Location data is back in the headlines, and on the desks of regulators

Ellen Johnson, Regulatory Analyst (London)

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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.