Geolocation

Geolocation is an aspect of metadata which identifies the real-time coordinates of a device. A device's geographic location is put inside the metadata through a service's request, which will then use calculations through radio frequencies to find the precise whereabouts of a user.

This form of data is often seen as controversial as it fulfills the 'Big Brother' narrative of people being spied on, however, geolocation services have also given birth to a number of different technologies enjoyed by users today including Google Maps, Pokemon Go!, and all social media services.