Cyber & IT Supervisory Forum - Additional Resources

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Geolocation Data Overview Information about where devices are found can serve as a proxy for where individuals are found over time 127 , which can be very revealing of an individual’s behavior 128 , interests, or beliefs 129 .

 Mobile devices, from smart phones to tablets to fitness trackers, have become intertwined in many people’s lives over t he last decade, supplying many benefits and becoming almost indispensable. 130  However, the benefits and convenience can come at a cost. 131  Mobile devices store and share valuable location data by design. 132  This data can reveal details about the number of users in a location, user and supply movements, daily routines and can expose otherwise unknown associations between users and locations. 133 The following graphic give you an overview of how location data is generated, who has access to it, and how is it used.

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