Use your years of experience to envision, design, and develop the next generation of ArcGIS products. Join ESRI, where your individual contributions will have an impact on new software functionality. Apply now or search other opportunities.
CTIA-The Wireless Association Announces Best Practices for Location-Based Services
Written by CTIA
Wednesday, 02 April 2008
WASHINGTON, DC – CTIA- The Wireless Association® today unveiled "Best Practices and Guidelines for Location-Based Services (LBS)." With strong support from the nation's leading carriers and input from LBS providers and industry stakeholders, this voluntary initiative was developed to promote and protect consumer privacy through user notice and consent.
"Guarding the privacy of user location information is a top priority, and that's why the wireless industry came together on a voluntary basis to establish these guidelines for location-based services." said Steve Largent, President and CEO of CTIA-The Wireless Association®. "As more and more Americans are tapping into all that cutting-edge, location-based technology has to offer, the industry is working hard to stay ahead of the game by identifying and actively addressing concerns earlier rather than later."
The hallmarks of the Guidelines are user notice and consent. The Guidelines place a premium on these two fundamental principles because it is the LBS user whose privacy is most at risk if location information is misused or disclosed without authorization. Notably, LBS providers must inform users about how their location information will be used, disclosed and protected so each user can make informed decisions whether or not to use the LBS or authorize disclosure.
"The Guidelines outline numerous examples to help educate consumers, stakeholders, and policymakers on the complexity and range of issues involved with location-based services," continued Largent. "The decision to use an LBS service ultimately lies with the consumer, and wireless carriers and LBS providers participating in this important industry initiative are committed to help consumers make informed decisions by giving them notice up-front about how their location information will be used, disclosed and protected."
The Guidelines are flexible enough to anticipate future LBS developments and the Guidelines apply regardless of the technology or mobile device used, or the business model employed. When using services from LBS providers that have adopted these Guidelines, consumers can be confident that the privacy of their location information will be protected as described in LBS notices.
CTIA is the international association for the wireless telecommunications industry, representing carriers, manufacturers and wireless Internet providers. www.ctia.org
My Top 10 Things to do at the 2009 ESRI User Conference (#ESRIUC) - Once again another ESRIUC is ready to take place (this is #11 for yours truly) and just like years past, we've got you covered and have setup a dedicated ESRIUC section here on GISuser. See here for news, party tips, special announcements and much more.
Who's Tweeting from the ESRI User Conference (#ESRIUC) Here's a list! - I recently posted a request on Twitter asking people to Re-Tweet a post if they planned on Tweeting from the #ESRIUC next week. The following are some of the people we heard from as well as a few Twitterers that I know will be tweeting from San Diego. If you want to follow some conference goers on Twitter then this is a great list to start with
2009 ESRI UC Social Media Bookmarks, Tips for First Timers and much moreRemember, if you have ESRIUC related news, session info, party notices or ?? share details with us! - This year will be ESRI UC trip #11 for yours truly - a tradition of mine is to share tips, tricks, and down-right useful stuff with other GISusers that will be taking in North America's largest GIS conference.
Economic Stimulus Project areas that may create GIS/Geo Tech Opportunities - Like many of you, we haven't really had time to go through the entire 1,071 page Detailed List of Spending - you can view and download the entire document at ProRepublica. We did take a little time, however, to go through this fine summary.
ESRI Business GIS Summit, July 12-15, 2009 · San Diego, CA - This combination provides an unprecedented opportunity to learn how GIS addresses today's business challenges. If you're interested in business GIS as a manager, executive, or user, there's no better event to attend.vealed.
ESRI International User Conference, July 13-17, 2009 · San Diego, CA - ESRI customers across the globe are invited to register to attend the world's largest gathering of GIS professionals.
Webinar: Google Earth For Your Government Agency - Join Google and DLT an informative webinar on Tuesday, June 30th from 2-3 ET to learn more about how the Google Earth Enterprise solution is helping government agencies to collaborate, and take faster, more informed action.
See more 
