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Unlocking the value of location data

Posted by: Hayden Greenfield, Assistant Economist Faststream, Geospatial Commission, Posted on: 10 December 2021 - Categories: Data
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Location data is a fundamental part of our lives. So why do so many struggle to value it and what is the Geospatial Commission doing to resolve this challenge?

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