It Is Time to Ban the Sale of Precise Geolocation
Summary
Lawfare argues for banning the sale of precise geolocation data, drawing on Citizen Lab's Webloc report to show how targeted tracking can be possible and invasive. The piece highlights real-world procurement and use by government and law enforcement, discusses a Virginia state ban as a starting point, and calls for stronger federal safeguards and oversight. It also notes AI-enabled threat activity as a tailwind for risk and emphasizes governance and accountability in security practices.