[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Software

location permission

An app permission granting access to device location.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Location permission lets an app read the device's position, optionally only while in use, an important privacy control.

See location services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is location permission?

An app permission granting access to device location.

What terms are related to location permission?

Related Software terms include encryption, permission.

Related Technical Terms

encryption
Encoding data so only authorised users can read it. Software
permission
Authorisation an app requests to access data or hardware. Software
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