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Auto navigation location collection requires consent

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 295 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

What information does Garmin collect from auto navigation devices?
Garmin collects information including location, direction, and speed from auto navigation devices to support features such as parking and traffic, only with the user's consent.
When does Garmin collect information from auto navigation devices?
Garmin collects information including location, direction, and speed from auto navigation devices to support features such as parking and traffic, only with the user's consent.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Precise real-time movement data is sensitive; the consent requirement means Garmin must obtain affirmative agreement before collecting it.

Interpretive note: The nature or form of consent required is not specified in the excerpt. The list of features is illustrative ('such as').

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4186 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Garmin will collect your location, direction, and speed from your auto navigation device for features such as parking and traffic only if you have given your consent.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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With your consent, Garmin collects information that includes location, direction, and speed to help with features such as parking and traffic.

Excerpt from Garmin's Privacy Statement

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
HIPAA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Garmin Privacy Statement
Entity
Garmin
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-036723
Document ID
CA-D-00274
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
fdceafc75911b41add3295fc635d758effb1e9f163c6a813782fde54c61d1c3d
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 15:11 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Garmin
Document: Garmin Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-036723
Captured: 2026-05-08 15:11:48 UTC
SHA-256: fdceafc75911b41a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/garmin/garmin-privacy-statement/provision/CA-P-036723/auto-navigation-location-collection-requires-consent/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Garmin's Auto navigation location collection requires consent clause do?

Precise real-time movement data is sensitive; the consent requirement means Garmin must obtain affirmative agreement before collecting it.

How does this clause affect you?

Garmin will collect your location, direction, and speed from your auto navigation device for features such as parking and traffic only if you have given your consent.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 295 platforms. See the full comparison.

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