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    • 17 Dec 2024
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    Location Lock

    • Updated on 17 Dec 2024
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    Article summary

    Location Lock ensures your survey data comes exclusively from your targeted geographical regions by preventing access from non-approved countries. This feature is essential for maintaining regional relevance and meeting geographical compliance requirements.

    Location Lock

    💡 Pro Tip

    Location Lock works best when configured at the start of your project. Adding countries later won't affect previously blocked participant

    Key Benefits

    • Geographic Compliance: Ensures participants only come from approved regions
    • Data Accuracy: Maintains regional relevance of your research
    • Simplified Screening: Reduces the need for additional geographic screening questions

    How It Works

    1. Define allowed countries during project setup
    2. Participants from non-approved countries are automatically blocked
    3. Security Terminate status is assigned to blocked participants
    🌍 Geographic Impact

    When participants are blocked by Location Lock, they receive a security terminate status without impacting your survey quotas or incurring charges.

    Using Location Lock Effectively

    When to Enable

    • Region-specific research projects
    • Studies with geographic compliance requirements
    • Multi-country studies with specific target markets
    ⚠️ Important Note

    Consider enabling both Location Lock and Location Validation for maximum geographic security, especially in studies where participant location is crucial.

    Configuration Tips

    1. Country Selection

      • Select all relevant countries for your study
      • Include any secondary markets if applicable
      • Consider adding backup countries for quota management

    2. Project Planning

      • Set up country restrictions before launching
      • Account for multi-language requirements
      • Consider regional internet infrastructure
    🔧 Setup Tip

    Save commonly used country combinations as templates for future projects to ensure consistency across similar studies.

    Troubleshooting

    Location Lock Highlighted

    Common Scenarios

    High Security Termination Rates

    • Verify selected countries match target audience
    • Check supplier targeting settings
    • Review geographic distribution of terminations

    📊 Analysis Tip
    A spike in security terminations might indicate supplier targeting issues rather than Location Lock configuration problems.

    Missing Valid Participants

    • Confirm all target countries are included
    • Check for recent country list updates
    • Verify supplier geographic targeting

    Best Practices

    🎯 Success Metric

    Effective Location Lock implementation typically results in consistent security termination rates across similar projects targeting the same regions

    1. Implementation

      • Define clear geographic requirements
      • Include all necessary countries
      • Test configuration before full launch

    2. Monitoring

      • Track security termination rates
      • Watch for unusual patterns

    3. Optimization

      • Regular review of country settings
      • Adjust based on project needs
      • Coordinate with supplier targeting

    Special Considerations

    ⚡ Quick Tip

    For projects targeting specific regions within countries, combine Location Lock with additional screening questions for precise geographic targeting.

    Multi-Country Studies

    • Enable appropriate languages
    • Consider time zone differences
    • Account for regional holidays

    Regional Compliance

    • Review local data collection laws
    • Consider privacy regulations
    • Document geographic restrictions

    Questions or Concerns?

    Contact your Customer Success Manager for:

    • Country selection guidance
    • Implementation strategies
    • Compliance recommendations

    💫 Customer Success
    "dtect has given us peace of mind that the quality of our online samples meets our standards while at the same time being a cost-effective field management tool." - William Bickford, Source Global Research

    Remember: Location Lock is your first line of defense for geographic targeting. Combine it with other security features for a comprehensive approach to data quality.

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