GPS Security And Privacy: Pros Vs Cons
As many of you already know, the Global Positioning Satellite System (GPS) has a number of major benefits. It can be of huge assistance to those navigating in unfamiliar territory. But some people consider it to be an invasion of privacy. GPS security and privacy, has been widely discussed and many adults believe that the pros out weigh the cons.
GPS vehicle tracking devices perform a wide variety of different monitoring functions that can determine where the vehicle is located, the speed, and how many miles that car has been driven. This information is all variable since the system and device determine the different functions.
GPS vehicle tracking devices provide a lot of advantages but can also be problematic to people who are concerned with their privacy. An example of this invasion of privacy involves the automobile rental companies. Usually there is a disclosure in fine print that states the responsibility of wear on the vehicle is that of the renter if they drive over 79 miles per hour. The GPS system records this information which the rental company can retrieve to determine when the renter has driven over the designated miles per hour. The renter will then see this additional fee on their credit card bill.
Many parents tend to feel that concerns about GPS security and privacy are no comparison to knowing where their child is, so they can ensure the child's safety. Some parents actually use these devices to keep track of their children's activities. And if the child breaks the rules the parents will revoke their driving or socializing privileges.
GPS cell phones allow people to track their loved ones with a much smaller investment. There are now options available for this from cell phone companies. However, the GPS data is not usually directly accessible to the user and an accurate determination of location needs assistance from the wireless network, thus the GPS data is only transmitted if a 911 call is made.
GPS security and privacy comes in to play again with cell phones. Not all people are aware that they can be tracked with their cell phones. This can also help the police conduct business, making their jobs much easier. Authorities are able to locate both criminals and victims, as well as stolen vehicles. Every year there are new and improved models of these tracking devices, with new features and updates. These tracking systems can provide safety and help to protect us and our loved ones. The information they provide also has the potential to be abused.
As many of you already know, the Global Positioning Satellite System (GPS) has a number of major benefits. But some people consider it to be an invasion of privacy. Many adults believe that the pros of the gps security and privacy outweigh the cons. Devices such as GPS vehicle 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 benefit of GPS is that people who possess GPS cell phones no longer need to buy expensive equipment to monitor a loved one.
Published January 22nd, 2008
Filed in Society