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Niantic Spatial is denying claims that Pokémon GO data is being shared with a drone company. The controversy centers on alleged data-sharing practices and Niantic’s response.

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Key Takeaway Niantic Spatial says it is not sharing Pokémon GO data with a drone company amid privacy concerns.
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Niantic Spatial says it is not sharing Pokémon GO data with a drone company amid privacy concerns.

Niantic Spatial is denying claims that Pokémon GO data is being shared with a drone company. The controversy centers on alleged data-sharing practices and Niantic’s response.

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Niantic Spatial Denies Pokémon Go Data Is Being Shared With A Drone Company

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Company division Niantic Spatial
Game referenced Pokémon GO
Claim addressed Pokémon GO data sharing with a drone company
Stated position Denies data being shared

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A few years ago, Pokemon GO surpassed Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon as the game with the most Pokemon available to catch. Right now, Pokemon GO has 950 Pokemon that can be obtained, far exceeding Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon's record of 807. That leaves just 75 left for Niantic to add before every single Pokemon becomes available in Pokemon GO. However, it's worth noting that there are some caveats to that fact. New Questions Added! GameRant Quiz — QUESTION 1/1 Results 0 — More Games New Questions Added!

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