21 Nov The Pros and Cons of GPS Tracking Devices
GPS trackers are becoming increasingly common. Not only have businesses discovered innovative ways to use GPS trackers to help them improve their profit margins, but some families are also even incorporating them into their lives and using them to keep tabs on one another, track personal belongings during moves, and monitor their pets.
If you’re considering adding GPS tracking to either your professional or personal life, it’s important that you take a few minutes to consider the pros and cons.
The Benefits of GPS Tracking
Unlike other forms of technology that are often more hassle than they are worth, the current crop of GPS trackers and the connected software are extremely user-friendly. It usually doesn’t take more than a few minutes to get the entire GPS tracking program up and running and only a couple more minutes to figure out how to accurately read the data.
Not only can you use GPS tracking devices to monitor the exact location of fleet vehicles, but businesses are also becoming adept at using the information collected by the GPS trackers to modify routes so that each time they send a vehicle out, the driver also takes the most fuel and time efficient route. The GPS software also makes it easier to redirect when you encounter road closures and construction.
GPS software is a great tool when you are worried about someone’s safety. Not only does the GPS tracking system allow you to make sure they are where they are supposed to be, but will also let you know if they unexpectedly stop moving or if their route takes an unexpected deviation.
The Downside to GPS Tracking Software
The biggest downside to GPS tracking systems is the way other people react to being tracked. As long as everyone is on the same page, there’s usually no problem. But if someone feels that GPS tracking is an invasion of privacy or too intrusive, it could be impossible to get them to consent to the tracking. This has become an issue for some businesses.
If you’re using a GPS tracking system to monitor your family’s location, remember that you legally must have their consent before you can start monitoring them. Failing to get their consent in advance can lead to a nasty court case.