NGAC GEOLOCATION PRIVACY Subcommittee Status Report December 11

NGAC GEOLOCATION PRIVACY Subcommittee Status Report December 11, 2013 National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Geolocation Privacy Guidance n The subject of geolocation privacy is a complex and multi-faceted issue that has potential impacts on multiple sectors of the geospatial community. The NGAC Privacy Subcommittee is asked to provide a brief paper summarizing the key issues of concern related to geolocation privacy from the perspective of the non-Federal geospatial community. * * October 2013 FGDC Guidance to NGAC National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Subcommittee Membership n n n Chair: Joanne Irene Gabrynowicz Members: Keith Clarke, Matthew Gentile, Doug Richardson, Tony Spicci, Molly Vogt Support: Bob Austin, John Mahoney, Tricia Gibbons National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Activities n Subcommittee Webinars Wednesday, November 20, 2013 and Tuesday, December 3, 2013 q q n Brainstorming Discussion Reviewed NGAC materials from September 2012 Spotlight Session and Geolocation Privacy briefing paper National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Key Issues Brainstorm: Geolocation Privacy n n n No clear federal policy or policy lead Lack of common or accepted definition – the beginning, maybe a start from the community then get the specific communities and privacy folks involved. Will provide focus – working definition to get the discussion started. Term “privacy” is so cross-cutting, impacting legal, health, etc. Affects many different programs. What can NGAC address? National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Key Issues Brainstorm: Geolocation Privacy n n What about the context – natural resource, health, national security, archeology, etc. Level of concern may impact level of privacy needed. Consider inventorying communities that would have a vested interest. Need to go to a fair policy with interests involved. What are the elements of a clear, fair geolocation privacy policy? Consider exploring the issue from multiple perspectives – technical as well as policy solutions National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Key Findings/Learnings n This is an enormous subject q n Need to narrow subject for NGAC consideration Need to engage with the larger community National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Next Steps n Review Gellman’s fair privacy policy elements q n Consider inventorying specific communities with an interest in geolocation privacy issues (e. g. , State and local government organizations) to examine approaches and best practices. q n n Sept 2012 NGAC meeting. Determine concern, definition, technical solutions, or policy with respect to geolocation privacy issues. Consider exploring technical solutions to address geolocation privacy concerns Consider a spotlight session in upcoming NGAC meeting National Geospatial Advisory Committee