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Location Artifacts

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Also known as: GPS artifacts, location history evidence

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

Location artifacts are traces of where a device has been — GPS caches, Wi‑Fi/cell history, app check-ins, and photo geotags — used carefully in investigations.

Real-World Example

A rideshare app’s trip history and photo EXIF GPS points can corroborate a timeline.

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