A Citizen Lab report reveals how Webloc's precise geolocation data from 500M devices poses severe privacy and national security risks, with detailed tracking capabilities used by US government agencies. The article argues for banning the sale of such data due to its pervasive surveillance potential. This underscores the urgent need for regulatory action in the US.
Background
Commercial geolocation data is widely collected through mobile apps and advertising networks, often without explicit user consent. This data is aggregated and sold to various entities, including law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Apr 18, 2026 at 07:59 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10