Location data is part of the signal.
The CAA lists identifiers, aircraft position and height, route course, remote-pilot position and emergency status among transmitted information.
A broadcast is not the registration database.
The CAA says access to personal identifying registration details is limited to the CAA and organisations it authorises. A nearby receiver does not grant access to that database.
Keep the private characters of your RID secure. Avoid posting screenshots of your full registration number when asking for setup help.
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Official guidance behind this answer
Source review: 26 October 2026. Our practical checklists are editorial aids. Check the current source and your operation’s conditions before making a flying decision.