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The policy discloses collection of precise geolocation data, device and advertising identifiers, cookie and tracker identifiers, IP addresses, browsing and search history, session replays, and user journey history including clicks, navigation, and user actions.
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This provision establishes that Thomson Reuters collects precise geolocation and session replay data in addition to advertising identifiers and behavioral tracking across its Services. Precise geolocation is designated as sensitive personal information under CCPA/CPRA, triggering opt-out rights, and session replay data may engage additional scrutiny under state wiretapping statutes in certain jurisdictions.
Under this clause, Thomson Reuters collects precise location coordinates, advertising identifiers, session replay recordings of user interactions, and browsing history across its platforms. California residents may opt out of the use of precise geolocation as sensitive personal information through the mechanisms described in the statement.
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"Location data Region, country, state, and coarse and precise geolocation data... Device & browser information Network and Internet service provider (ISP) information, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, device and browser identifiers, device and browser information, advertising identifiers, cookie and tracker identifiers, and related information... Usage and browsing information Usage, search, and browsing history; user journey history, including clicks, navigation, user actions, interactions, and session replays; and usage and diagnostics analytics and metricsExcerpt from Thomson Reuters's Privacy
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: CCPA/CPRA designates precise geolocation as sensitive personal information subject to opt-out and use limitation rights. GDPR requires a lawful basis for processing location data and treats highly granular location data as potentially sensitive depending on what it reveals about the individual. Session replay technology has been the subject of litigation under state wiretapping statutes, including California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) and Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act, as it captures the content of user interactions in real time. 2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium to High. The combination of precise geolocation, advertising identifiers, and session replay data creates a detailed behavioral profile of users that engages multiple regulatory frameworks simultaneously. Session replay litigation under state wiretapping statutes has increased significantly and may apply to Thomson Reuters' professional product platforms depending on how session replay data is captured and used. 3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: California CIPA and CPRA create heightened exposure for precise geolocation and session replay practices. Illinois, Pennsylvania, and other two-party consent wiretapping states may impose consent requirements for session replay capture. EU and UK GDPR require lawful basis for location tracking and may require consent for non-essential cookies under the ePrivacy Directive. 4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers should confirm whether session replay and precise geolocation data collection applies to their employee users on Thomson Reuters platforms and whether their data processing agreements address the use of such data. Advertising identifiers collected from enterprise users on professional platforms may create unexpected data flows to advertising partners. 5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should review the Cookie and IBA Statement referenced in the main privacy statement to assess the consent mechanisms governing advertising identifiers and tracker-based data collection. Precise geolocation opt-out mechanisms should be audited for functionality. Counsel should assess whether session replay practices on Thomson Reuters platforms require specific disclosure or consent under applicable state wiretapping statutes.
This provision establishes that Thomson Reuters collects precise geolocation and session replay data in addition to advertising identifiers and behavioral tracking across its Services. Precise geolocation is designated as sensitive personal information under CCPA/CPRA, triggering opt-out rights, and session replay data may engage additional scrutiny under state wiretapping statutes in certain jurisdictions.
Under this clause, Thomson Reuters collects precise location coordinates, advertising identifiers, session replay recordings of user interactions, and browsing history across its platforms. California residents may opt out of the use of precise geolocation as sensitive personal information through the mechanisms described in the statement.
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