I.INTRODUCTION
Location-based services (LBS) applications that provide information to users based on their location are a growing
business. From social networking to navigation to banking, consumers are being offered a range of new location-based
services. But every time a consumer uses one of these services, there is a risk that the company offering the service may
be collecting and retaining detailed records of who she is, where she goes, and what she does. Once collected, outdated
privacy laws and varying corporate practices can leave this sensitive information vulnerable to access by the
government and third parties.