GPS Insight was the topic that I chose to present on in my class “TINST 207: “Living and Working in a Virtual World.” GPS Insight is a tracking system that can be used by companies who want to keep track of their vehicles to see their activities in real time. This particular type of technology uses hardware and software devices that work together with space satellites to provide the most accurate information. The hardware devices are installed inside vehicles that include a display screen for the driver. The software is integrated on the GPS Insight web site servers and company computers for mangers to access.
Advantages to using this GPS technology include reduced fuel costs, improved productivity, reduced labor costs, a safer fleet, improved customer service and more. However, company managers and company owners have the ability to monitor and record employees with accurate precision on driving duty. This has raised some controversial questions on whether this technology is violating privacy rights of company employees who are having their daily driving activities tracked and recorded for review by company owners. In my opinion, I think companies have every right to track someone as long as long as employees working during their paid work hours and using company vehicles.
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