The Geospatial Commission has launched a call for evidence to provide input to the government’s evolving strategy for the use of location data.
It marks the mid-term refresh of a five-year strategy unveiled in 2020 aimed at unlocking the value of the data and relevant technology.
Responses to the call for evidence can be submitted through an online form or email and will help to define and update the priorities. The commission said it wants to hear about challenges, proven successes and potential opportunities, citing the example of the role of location data in hybrid reality.
Its director Thalia Baldwin said: “Location data and technologies are fundamental to how our economy and society functions today. They provide live information for individuals on travel, exercise and deliveries, and support long term decisions for organisations on where to invest and build, such as electric vehicle chargepoints.
“Demand is increasing and innovative applications of location data are vast. We welcome your ideas.”
The commission said the core geospatial ecosystem in the UK has grown from £2 billion to 2009 to £6 billion in 2018, an average annual growth rate of 10%.
