Locus Charter

Location data offers both risks and opportunities.​

The Charter seeks to establish shared principles to improve practices, protect individuals, and serve the public interest.​

“Locus” means “place” in Latin.​

While data ethics exist in sectors like healthcare, online platforms, and professions like data science, there are currently no common principles guiding the responsible use of location data.​

The Locus Charter, developed through international workshops, aims to support geospatial professionals in making applications that benefit society and promote ethical practices.​