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GPS Security And Privacy: How Will It Affect You?

By: Brad Seabourne

Many of us are already familiar with the benefits of Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Systems. The most notable of these, of course, is their use in navigating in unfamiliar areas. While some people consider GPS technology an invasion of privacy, the overall sentiment is that the benefits of GPS systems outweigh the negatives.

GPS tracking devices can provide monitoring data on a vehicle such as total miles driven, speeds that it was driven, traveled routes, as well as its current location. The sophistication and quantity of available monitored data varies depending upon the system and the make and model of the GPS device and vehicle of installation.

At times, individuals perceive this as an invasion of privacy. For instance, most customers fail to read the fine print on car rental contracts that states additional charges will be accrued if the driver exceeds a speed of 79 miles per hour. The GPS tracking mechanisms employed by rental companies could record the incidence and frequency of times when drivers do exceed this limit, and charge the credit card on file an added wear and tear fee based on this information.

Although some people worry about the invasion of privacy issues with GPS devices, most parents find that knowing that their child can be found if necessary trumps the privacy issues. Parents have been known to use cell phones to track a child's actions and movements. If the parents find that the child has disobeyed, they might lose privileges, such as driving or going out.

GPS vehicle tracking systems are of two types: a passive system will record data for later download, while a more sophisticated real-time system can track a vehicle live on the Internet. This can improve a company's efficiency, productivity and profitability.

The benefit of GPS is that people who possess cell phones with this technology no longer need to buy expensive equipment to monitor a loved one. Many wireless companies provide this service; however, most do not provide users with a direct feed to GPS data. Therefore, the assistance of the cellular company is necessary to accurately pinpoint a person's location with the data, which is transmitted only in the event of a dialed 911 emergency call.

The development of GPS enabled phones is being encouraged in part due to the Federal Communications Commission's E-911 mandate requiring that the locaction of a cell phone be made available to emergency call dispatchers. It is a very useful and potentially life-saving technology, but some people have concerns about how this information will be utilized and by whom. Can the wrong people track their movements and activiries or even record phone calls?

GPS security and privacy issues have become important is with cellular phones. Many people do not know that their cell phones can be used to keep tabs on them. They make it easier for police officers to go about their business, because cops can track both victims and suspected criminals much more easily. Stolen cars are also easier to locate now. Each year, the tracking devices become better and gain new features. While these tracking devices can help keep you safe and protect your family and property, they can also be abused to invade your privacy.

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Some people consider GPS cell phone tracking and GPS vehicle tracking devices to be a potential invasion of privacy.

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