geotag

[ jee-oh-tag ]

noun

a piece of data embedded in a digital media file to indicate geographical information about the subject, usually latitude and longitude.

verb (used with or without object),ge·o·tagged, ge·o·tag·ging.

to add geotags to (photos or other digital media): A GPS-equipped camera lets you geotag your photos and videos.

Origin of geotag

First recorded in 1995–2000; geo- + tag¹

That means turning off location tagging on any posts and stripping out geotags on media like photographs.
Social media companies push Ukrainian users to add safeguards | Heather Kelly | February 26, 2022 | Washington Post
If you want to remove geotags from past publications as well, your ability to do so will depend on the platform you’re using.
A comprehensive guide to using social media when your safety’s at risk | John Kennedy and Sandra Gutierrez G. | February 25, 2022 | Popular-Science
If your safety is in question, your first step is to skip any geotags and avoid proactively providing location information.
A comprehensive guide to using social media when your safety’s at risk | John Kennedy and Sandra Gutierrez G. | February 25, 2022 | Popular-Science
“You’re documenting that species with a geotag of where and when you saw that, and that goes into the larger data collection for scientists to use,” Daniels says.
Where to see butterflies indoors and out, a primer for would-be lepidopterists | Liz Langley | May 14, 2021 | Washington Post

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