The policy discloses that Samsung collects precise geolocation data derived from GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth through Samsung devices, apps, and services.
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Precise geolocation is classified as sensitive personal information under CCPA/CPRA and several other state privacy laws, triggering opt-in consent requirements in some jurisdictions and opt-out rights in others. The collection through multiple hardware technologies across Samsung's device ecosystem creates broad locational data coverage.
New explicit provision for precise geolocation collection across multiple technologies (GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) that was not separately itemized in the previous version's broader data collection statement.
View full change record →This provision establishes that Samsung collects precise location data through GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth across Samsung devices and apps. California residents and residents of states with applicable privacy laws may have rights to limit or opt out of precise geolocation collection.
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"Location Information: Precise and approximate location information derived from GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other technologies, including location information you provide directly or that is collected through Samsung devices, apps, and services.— Excerpt from Samsung's Samsung Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: CCPA/CPRA classifies precise geolocation as sensitive personal information requiring disclosure and, for CPRA purposes, a right to limit use. Washington's My Health MY Data Act includes location data associated with health conditions. The FTC Act and FTC guidance on location data apply to consumer-facing location data collection. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. Precise geolocation data collected across a large device ecosystem has been the subject of FTC enforcement actions and state AG investigations. The combination of GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth collection methods may enable detailed location profiling. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California CPRA requires a right to limit sensitive personal information including precise geolocation. Colorado, Connecticut, and Virginia treat precise geolocation as sensitive data requiring consent or opt-out mechanisms. EU/EEA users require consent under GDPR for precise location processing. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Third-party analytics or advertising vendors receiving location data should be assessed for compliance with applicable sensitive data restrictions and prohibited from using location data for purposes not disclosed in Samsung's policy. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Consent and permission mechanisms for location access should be reviewed against the specific requirements of applicable state laws, including whether opt-in consent is required for sensitive geolocation data in relevant jurisdictions.
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Precise geolocation is classified as sensitive personal information under CCPA/CPRA and several other state privacy laws, triggering opt-in consent requirements in some jurisdictions and opt-out rights in others. The collection through multiple hardware technologies across Samsung's device ecosystem creates broad locational data coverage.
This provision establishes that Samsung collects precise location data through GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth across Samsung devices and apps. California residents and residents of states with applicable privacy laws may have rights to limit or opt out of precise geolocation collection.
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