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Location Data
114 published works
Privacy Compliance & Data Security
Can Location Data Truly Be Anonymized? New Research Says No
By Odia Kagan
"A vast body of research has shown [mobility] data is highly reidentifiable. Previously, researchers showed that knowing four random points of someone’s trajectory points, such as when and where you…
New Media and Technology Law Blog
Mobile Platforms to Block Data Broker from Collecting User Location Data
On December 9, 2020, the Wall Street Journal reported that Apple and Google will block the data broker X-Mode Social Inc. (“X-Mode”) from collecting location data from iPhone and Android…
Focus on the Data
Takeaways from The Weather Channel Settlement over Location Data Practices
Last week, the LA City Attorney announced that it has agreed to settle its lawsuit against The Weather Channel over alleged improper location data practices. The settlement serves as reminder…
Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report
NSA Releases Helpful Guidance for Limiting Location Data Exposure
By Joseph J. Lazzarotti, Maya Atrakchi
The National Security Agency (NSA) recently released helpful guidance on how to effectively limit location data exposure for its staffers, which also can be helpful information for the general public.…
New Media and Technology Law Blog
Eclipsed by Evolving Law, Policy and Technology, Seminal Mobile Location Data Case Settled
This past week, the operator of the popular Weather Channel (“TWC”) mobile phone app entered into a Stipulation of Settlement with the Los Angeles City Attorney, Mike Feuer (“City Attorney”),…
Privacy Compliance & Data Security
NSA Issues White Paper on Location Data
By Odia Kagan
The National Security Administration issued a white paper on location data: Using a mobile device — even powering it on — exposes location data. Cellular providers and commercially available rogue…
Privacy Compliance & Data Security
Iceland: IP Addresses Not Reliable for Determining True Location
By Odia Kagan
In a letter to the country's Social Security Administration, Iceland's Data Protection Authority Personuvernd states that IP addresses are not a reliable way to determine a person's true location. The…
CommLawBlog
Mobile Service Providers Will Need to Provide Z-Axis Location Data
By Donald Evans
In an Order adopted July 17th, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) took another step in its mission to make the precise location of wireless emergency calls more and more…
RopesDataPhiles
European Guidelines Adopted on Contact Tracing Tools and the Use of Location Data in the Context of the COVID-19 Outbreak
Recognizing the increasing prevalence of data-driven solutions in combatting COVID-19 and the numerous related privacy concerns, on April 21, the EDPB adopted guidelines on the use of location data and…
Privacy Compliance & Data Security
EDPB Weighs in on the Use of Location Data in COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps
By Odia Kagan
The European Data Protection Board weighs in on location data and contact tracing apps. don't use personal data if you don't have to collect only the minimum amount clearly define…