The location feature must be turned off.

From Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of WINCC-000095

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-48338r1_rule The location feature must be turned off.

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The location service on mobile devices may allow sensitive data to be used by applications on the system. This should be turned off unless explicitly allowed for approved systems/applications.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Location and Sensors -> "Turn off location" to "Enabled". If location services are approved by the organization for a device, this must be documented.

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