On April 13, 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed the bipartisan bill SB338, amending the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) by prohibiting data controllers from selling or ...

Virginia is the third state to prohibit the sale of precise geolocation information, joining a trend of states seeking to ...

Meta was hit with a class action for allegedly collecting users' geolocation data without their consent. Both Amazon and Allstate were sued on similar claims in Washington, California and Illinois ...

TikTok said Wednesday it’s rolling out a new local feed that shows videos from nearby businesses and services based on users’ precise geolocation data. Users of the social media platform will now see ...

In today's digital landscape, where transactions occur instantaneously, ensuring security has become a top priority for businesses. One innovative method gaining momentum in fraud detection is the use ...

The company said it “does not collect, then subsequently sell data compilation that allows one to track a specific individual to a specific location.” ...

In today's digital landscape, delivering personalised experiences is key to engaging users and driving business growth. Location-based personalisation has emerged as an effective strategy for brands ...

General Motors and its subsidiary OnStar agreed to a settlement that prohibits them from sharing driver location and behavior data with third parties, the Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday.

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What is geolocation data on images, and how does it affect SEO? Find out with this edition of Ask An SEO. Our question today follows well from the one I addressed previously, which is all about ...