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I was intrigued, because even a broad location given for an IP address is "geolocation data", but the law says "precise geolocation data" which limits it to device-reported data, I assume.

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It likely fits the definition of precise location data that you can configure on mobile settings (it's a finer grained option you can enable when sharing your location).

Laws typically define terms like this, and this law is no exception.

> "Precise geolocation data" means information derived from technology, including but not limited to global positioning system level latitude and longitude coordinates or other mechanisms, that directly identifies the specific location of a natural person with precision and accuracy within a radius of 1,750 feet. "Precise geolocation data" does not include the content of communications or any data generated by or connected to advanced utility metering infrastructure systems or equipment for use by a utility.

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title59.1/chapter53/sect...

Yep, definitely fits with plenty of space. Thanks for confirming.

>"Precise geolocation data" does not include the content of communications or any data generated by or connected to advanced utility metering infrastructure systems or equipment for use by a utility.

What exactly does this mean?

Smart meters. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_meter

Just wondering why that would be relavant to exclude

My guess is that these devices are stationary, so their location is known.

I'm sure any coordinates would do. So long as it's not "behind the maple tree that stands across the road from Ross Dress for Less"

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