GPS Vehicle Tracking and the Law – A Must Read for Fleet Managers

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Technology has made it easier for businesses to monitor employer activity. A GPS vehicle tracking device is helpful to understanding what happens when an employee is in the field. The device works by recording information at intervals and sending it to the employer. Data collected includes: time, date and location. This information can be analysed by employers to explain an employee’s daily activity.

The device attaches directly to the vehicle. Employers with multiple employees will need to purchase a tracker for each employee’s vehicle. This will help employers match data to the right employee. There are some implications that question the device’s use and an employee’s right to privacy.

Workplace Surveillance Act and Employee Tracking

An employee’s right to privacy is protected by the Workplace Surveillance Act. Turnbull Hill lawyers have provided basic information for employers to consider when installing GPS tracking devices. Employers must understand that the device is…

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