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GPS (Global Positioning System)
Tracking
Satellite-based positioning and timing system.
Definition
GPS provides geolocation via satellite signals, enabling devices to compute coordinates. Combined with app permissions, it supports high-granularity location tracking.
In plain English
Satellite-based positioning and timing system.
Why this matters
Why it matters: High-resolution geolocation supports sensitive inference and persistent surveillance when collected over time.
Example
Example: Continuous GPS sampling stored as time-stamped location traces.