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Biometrics Startup Incognia Raises $31 Million for Anti-Fraud Tools
Biometrics // January 31, 2024

Biometrics startup Incognia has raised $31 million to develop its location identity offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Mapbox Raises $280 Million to Expand AI-Driven Location Features
artificial intelligence // September 19, 2023

Mapbox, a location platform, has secured a $280 million investment in a Series E funding round to support the expansion of its platform in the automotive industry and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into vehicles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

US Gov’t Talks With Big Tech About Tracking Coronavirus
Coronavirus // March 17, 2020

The U.S. government is reportedly in talks with big tech companies about coming up with a way to use location services on cellphones to track the coronavirus, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

FCC To Crack Down On Sharing Of Mobile Users’ Location Data
Security & Fraud // February 02, 2020

Wireless networks that sold their customers’ real-time location data violated U.S. law, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai wrote in a letter to Congress on Friday (Jan. 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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FTC Alleges Data Brokers Sold Sensitive Location Data

December 03, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced actions taken against data brokers, alleging that the companies sold sensitive location data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

Biometrics Startup Incognia Raises $31 Million for Anti-Fraud Tools

January 31, 2024
Biometrics startup Incognia has raised $31 million to develop its location identity offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Mapbox Raises $280 Million to Expand AI-Driven Location Features

September 19, 2023
Mapbox, a location platform, has secured a $280 million investment in a Series E funding round to support the expansion of its platform in the automotive industry and the integration...

US Gov’t Talks With Big Tech About Tracking Coronavirus

March 17, 2020
The U.S. government is reportedly in talks with big tech companies about coming up with a way to use location services on cellphones to track the coronavirus, according to a...