Why do we need tracking devices?
Most would agree that getting help quickly in an emergency is the most important benefit of a GPS tracker. With a vehicle tracking device, if you are stranded or in an accident, you’ll be able to tell emergency personnel exactly where you are located. This is particularly important if you’re in an unfamiliar area.
What are the benefits of tracking?
And being able to track every vehicle is just the beginning of all the benefits you can expect when you use a GPS tracking system.
- Improve Safety.
- Minimize Fuel Costs.
- Theft Recovery.
- Lower Operational Costs.
- Increase Productivity.
Are GPS trackers an invasion of privacy?
Right now, law enforcement can put a tracking device on your car, as long as it has its own power source. Police said GPS devices are not invasion of privacy, because there is no expectation of privacy when people travel on public streets.
Is tracking employees by GPS legal?
In short, an employer cannot track an employee’s whereabouts without their consent. If the employer gives notice and the employee consents, it’s likely that the employer can legally track their location. If not followed correctly, misuse of GPS tracking can lead an employer to court.
How do you know if your phone is being tracked?
Go to Settings – Applications – Manage Applications or Running Services, and you may be able to spot suspicious looking files. Good spy programs usually disguise the file names so that they don’t stand out but sometimes they may contain terms like spy, monitor, stealth and so on.
Can a company pay you off a tracker?
If not then as long as point 1 is satisfied your employer can do that. However, if you are supposed to be paid for your time off site then your employer will be potentially guilty of unlawful deductions from wages, which is something you can make a claim for at an employment tribunal if necessary.
What can a company use a tracker for?
Tracking an individual, rather than the vehicle means you are in breach of the law. Some employers may wish to hide a tracking device in their vehicles, this is sometimes known as covert tracking. The majority of the time, this is just used to prevent theft or to protect the company’s reputation.
Can your car be tracked?
Google Maps (iOS and Android) You can call on Google Maps to help find your car, whether you have an iPhone or Android phone, though some of the steps differ slightly between iOS and Android. After you’ve parked your car, open Google Maps on your phone.
Is my car being tracked?
Often, the best way to find a tracker is to run your hands along the underside of a car or inside of your trunk. These devices are on the pricey side, but they will detect any GPS tracker that has been hard-wired into your car’s battery or elsewhere inside of your vehicle.