geotag
technology
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Geotagging is the process of adding location information to digital content, such as photos or social media posts. This location data, often in the form of GPS coordinates, is embedded within the digital file.12
The term "geotag" can refer to both the location information itself and the act of adding it. This technology was first used in 1996. Geotagging has various applications, from identifying where a photo was taken to, in some cases, being used to track individuals' locations through social media.12
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