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There should be an option to remove EXIF data from images. Leaving things like GPS data can be a serious privacy issue: Many people won't realize that this data is added to their photos and may expose more than they want.

There is an addon from @wmtech that does this for XF1, but has no XF2 equivalent.
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[WMTech] Exif Location Data Remover

Description: Exif Data Remover is an essential tool for professional XenForo boards to protect their users. Nowadays with GPS connected smartphones used to shoot photos, most pictures include hidden meta data (called "Exif" for "Exchangeable...
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A cool feature of this addon is, that the EXIF data can still be accessed by admins.

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