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Overview[]

Geospatial technologies involve the use of geographic information. Since every object and every individual is located somewhere, geospatial technologies can serve as a universal link between all other information, objects, events, and individuals.

Privacy concerns[]

The ability to associate location with an individual over time along with all other objects and events associated with the same location raises privacy concerns related to tracking and profiling.

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