GPS Security Or Privacy – Pros VsCons

As you may well be aware, there are many important benefits toconsider using aGlobal Positioning System(

GPS

). It is invaluable whenyou are attempting to navigate in unfamiliar areas, but some peoplethink that in some circumstances it is an invasion of personal privacy.Security and privacy have been openly debated, and most adultsbelieve that the use of a

GPS

is more beneficial than detrimental.

GPS

tracking devices can provide monitoring data on a commercial orprivate vehicle, for total miles driven, speeds driven at, routestraveled, as well as its location. The sophistication and quantity of dataavailable varies depending upon the system employed, the make andmodel of the

GPS

device

and vehicle on which it was installed. Thisaspect of

GPS

use is also widely regarded as an invasion of ourpersonal privacy. To provide an example, a standard rental carcontract will often stipulate that if you go over 79 miles per hour, youwill have to pay extra for the wear and tear of the car. The argument isthat if the car is driven at a higher speed then the condition of the carwill deteriorate at a greater rate. The car rental company, from it

GPS

monitoring data can determine if you are going too fast by receivinginformation from the

GPS tracking device

that is attached to thevehicle. Therefore, if you go over 79 miles per hour they will know, andyou will be billed. You still have the choice to travel a greater speedthan 79 miles per hour, however you will be billed for the privilege.Many parents believe that when it comes down to their children’ssafety and privacy, any loss of privacy is minimal in comparison asecurity concern knowing the safe location of their child. In fact, someparents use

GPS

devices to monitor their children’s location andactivities. If their child fails to follow the parents’ guidelines, theparents may opt to suspend driving and socialization privileges.Parents no longer

need to purchase expensive

GPS

hardware to tracka loved one. Cell phone companies now offer this option built into thephone. However, most cell phone companies do not offer the userdirect access to the

GPS

data. Accurate location determinationrequires the assistance of the wireless network, and the

GPS

data istransmitted only if a 911 emergency call is made. The use of cell phones raises many of privacy issues. Consumers areoften not aware that their movements are recorded and tracked.