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Precise geolocation data in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Precise geolocation data” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Iowa criminal code.
What does “Precise geolocation data” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“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 identifies the specific location of a natural person with precision and accuracy within a radius of one thousand seven hundred fifty feet. “Precise geolocation data” does not include the content of communications, or any data generated by or connected to utility metering infrastructure systems or equipment for use by a utility. 20. “Process” or “processing” means any operation or set of operations perform (Iowa Code § 715D.1)
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