Location data is back in the headlines, and on the desks of regulators
Ellen Johnson, Regulatory Analyst (London)

This month, privacy concerns associated with location data are back in the spotlight with two high-profile settlements and new language from a proposed national US privacy bill. Taken together, these developments highlight the potential for new norms governing location data, including stricter scrutiny across a variety of regulatory venues. This is something that should be taken into consideration when conducting due diligence on data providers.