World of Geo-location Data

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How is location data generated from mobile devices, who gets access to it, and how? As debates over companies and public health authorities using device data to address the current global pandemic continue, it is more important than ever for policymakers and regulators to understand the practical basics of how mobile operating systems work, how apps request access to information, and how location datasets can be more or less risky or revealing for individuals and groups. Today, Future of Privacy Forum released a new infographic, “The World of Geolocation Data” that explores these issues.

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