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Navigation Data Sharing with Third Parties (Consent-Based)

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What it is

The policy authorizes sharing of real-time navigation data, including location, direction, and speed, with third-party content and feature providers, conditioned on user consent.

This analysis describes what Garmin's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes a consent-conditioned data sharing arrangement involving precise location and behavioral navigation data, which is a sensitive data category under GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and several other frameworks. The adequacy of the consent mechanism, including its specificity, revocability, and documentation, is a material compliance consideration.

Interpretive note: The consumer-facing text does not specify how consent is obtained, documented, or revoked, or identify the third parties involved, limiting assessment of whether the consent mechanism meets GDPR and CPRA standards.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, real-time navigation data including location, direction, and speed may be shared with third-party providers of traffic and parking services when the user has provided consent. The terms do not specify in the consumer-facing text how consent is obtained, stored, or revoked, or which third parties may receive this data.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Access the Garmin Account Management Center to review and manage consent settings for navigation data sharing with third-party content and feature providers.

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With your consent, we share information collected from your auto navigation device — such as location, direction, and speed — with third parties that provide content and features such as traffic and parking information.

Excerpt from Garmin's Privacy Statement

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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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-015004
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-015004
Captured: 2026-05-08 15:11:48 UTC
SHA-256: fdceafc75911b41a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/garmin/garmin-privacy-statement/provision/CA-P-015004/navigation-data-sharing-with-third-parties-consent-based/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 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 Navigation Data Sharing with Third Parties (Consent-Based) clause do?

This provision establishes a consent-conditioned data sharing arrangement involving precise location and behavioral navigation data, which is a sensitive data category under GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and several other frameworks. The adequacy of the consent mechanism, including its specificity, revocability, and documentation, is a material compliance consideration.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, real-time navigation data including location, direction, and speed may be shared with third-party providers of traffic and parking services when the user has provided consent. The terms do not specify in the consumer-facing text how consent is obtained, stored, or revoked, or which third parties may receive this data.

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