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Trying to understand the Azure maps visual and just what gets shared with TomTom.
Is it only location data that goes to TomTom? Or will TomTom also be able to read other query fields if they are used in the filter, legend, or measures?
For instance, let's say I create a map showing plant locations and I have a 'status' flag that has field data like 'Operating', 'Stopped', 'ToBeDecomissioned', and 'New Prospect.' If I filter on 'New Prospect' -- can someone at TomTom peak into this query and see the locations and that they are 'New Prospect'?
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The Azure Maps Power BI visual connects to cloud service hosted in Azure to retrieve location data such as map images and coordinates that are used to create the map visualization.
Other than the scenarios described above, no other data overlaid on the map is sent to the Azure Maps servers. All rendering of data happens locally within the client.
You, or your administrator, may need to update your firewall to allow access to the Azure Maps platform that uses the following URL.
To learn more, about privacy and terms of use related to the Azure Maps Power BI visual see Microsoft Azure Legal Information.
Thank you, lbendlin, for your answer. Unfortunately, it contradicts the answer given here by v-chenwuz-msft on the Developer forum.
TomTom will also be able to read other query fields if they are used in the filter, legend, or measures via the tooltips when you hover the location
Can you help me understand what your source is that lets you draw the conclusion:
Other than the scenarios described above, no other data overlaid on the map is sent to the Azure Maps servers. All rendering of data happens locally within the client.
Your help is deeply appreciated.
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