Verizon collects your precise physical location using GPS and network signals whenever your device is connected to the Verizon network or you use location-based services.
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Precise geolocation is among the most sensitive categories of personal data and is classified as sensitive personal information under California law, triggering heightened consumer rights and restrictions on its use and sharing.
Verizon collects your precise physical location on an ongoing basis, which can reveal sensitive information about your movements, routines, and associations; California residents have the right to limit use and disclosure of this sensitive data category.
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We may collect the precise geographic location of your device when you use our services. We collect this information with your consent where required by law. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your device settings to disable location sharing.
We may collect information about your location, including precise geolocation information, when you use our Services. We use this information to provide location-based services, such as showing you products available in your area, and for other purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Geolocation Information, if you have consented by enabling location access, we may receive and store your precise location information, including when our apps are running in the foreground (our app is open and on screen) or background (our app is open, not on screen) of your device. You may use our...
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"We collect location information from GPS, Wi-Fi, and other network sources when you use location-based services or when your device is on our network. This includes precise geographic location of your device.— Excerpt from Verizon's Verizon Privacy Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Precise geolocation is classified as sensitive personal information under the CPRA, requiring Verizon to provide a 'Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information' link and to honor such requests. FCC CPNI rules also govern location data derived from network operations. Several states, including Colorado and Connecticut, similarly treat precise geolocation as a sensitive data category requiring opt-in or heightened opt-out rights. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. Ongoing network-based location collection creates a comprehensive movement profile for each customer. Prior FCC enforcement actions have targeted carriers for unauthorized sharing of location data with third parties, indicating this is an area of active regulatory scrutiny. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: California (CPRA sensitive data rules), Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and Texas privacy laws all provide heightened treatment for precise geolocation. Illinois BIPA does not directly apply but Illinois residents may have additional claims depending on data use. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Any third-party location data platform providers or analytics vendors receiving location data should be assessed for compliance with CPRA contractor requirements and FCC rules on CPNI sharing. Location data sharing agreements should include restrictions on re-identification and downstream use. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Verizon should maintain documented policies distinguishing between location data collected for network operations (potentially CPNI-protected) and location data used for advertising or shared with third parties. The opt-out and sensitive data limitation mechanisms should be tested for effectiveness and accessibility.
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Precise geolocation is among the most sensitive categories of personal data and is classified as sensitive personal information under California law, triggering heightened consumer rights and restrictions on its use and sharing.
Verizon collects your precise physical location on an ongoing basis, which can reveal sensitive information about your movements, routines, and associations; California residents have the right to limit use and disclosure of this sensitive data category.
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