GPS Coordinates detection
A publicly auditable detection pattern in the LeakSnitch engine. Category: Personal Data (PII). Severity: Medium.
Short answer
LeakSnitch detects gps coordinates with a base score of 75 (Medium severity). The pattern below is fully public, so any security team can verify exactly what gets flagged before rollout.
(?:lat|latitude)\s*[:=]\s*([+-]?\d+\.\d+).*?(?:lng|longitude)\s*[:=]\s*([+-]?\d+\.\d+)
Base score
75 / 100
Severity
Medium
Category
Personal Data (PII)
Why it matters
Personal data in prompts creates GDPR, HIPAA, and DPDP exposure the moment it leaves the device. This pattern flags it before submission.
In the LeakSnitch engine this pattern is one of 58 public rules combined with context signals, entropy analysis, and checksum validators. A single match never blocks by itself; the full context aware scoring decides whether gps coordinates in a prompt is a real leak or a false positive.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the gps coordinates pattern public?
LeakSnitch's competitive advantage is the context aware engine, not hidden regexes. Publishing every pattern lets security teams audit, test, and trust the detection before it ships to their organization.
Can I test this gps coordinates pattern?
Yes. The pattern is public and auditable. You can copy the regex from this page, run it against sample text in any tool, and see the exact format match for yourself. LeakSnitch validates each match with context signals, entropy analysis, and checksum checks before blocking.
Does LeakSnitch use other signals for gps coordinates?
This public pattern is the format based layer. The engine adds context signals, disclosure phrasing, entropy fallback, and checksum validation to confirm high confidence before blocking.
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