There are many countries where GPS devices are forbidden, for example Sudan, Lybia, Syria,Guatemala, North Korea etc or countries where is impossible to have geographical data like Algeria.
It is illegal in these countries to possess specific-use electronic devices including GPS, short-wave or handheld radio equipment, or similar devices. Export restrictions on technology of this sort often apply to the these countries too.

I think this is a clear sign of lack of fundamental civil liberties IMHO.