geolocation tracking
[/ˌdʒiːoʊloʊˈkeɪʃən ˈtrækɪŋ/]
noun
rastreamento de geolocalização
1. The process of identifying and monitoring the geographic location of a person, device, or object in real-time or retrospectively using technology such as GPS, cellular networks, or IP addresses.
The delivery company uses geolocation tracking to monitor the real-time position of all their vehicles.
A empresa de entrega usa rastreamento de geolocalização para monitorar a posição em tempo real de todos os seus veículos.
2. The technology or practice of determining where someone or something is located using digital means.
Privacy advocates have raised concerns about geolocation tracking on smartphones.
Defensores da privacidade levantaram preocupações sobre o rastreamento de geolocalização em smartphones.
In Brazil, geolocation tracking is increasingly prevalent in delivery services (especially with the rise of app-based delivery platforms like iFood and 99Food) and ride-sharing apps (Uber, 99). Privacy concerns around this technology are growing but are still less regulated than in Europe. In the USA, the term is more commonly associated with smartphone privacy concerns and corporate data collection practices.
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