As we head into 2026, many business owners are still hesitant to implement telematics due to old myths and “big brother” fears. Especially with the UK’s new Employment Rights Act 2025 receiving Royal Assent this month, transparency has never been more important.
Let’s set the record straight on the five biggest myths surrounding GPS tracking today, December 2025.
Myth 1: “GPS Tracking is Spying”
The Reality: In a professional context, GPS tracking is a tool for Asset Management, not personal surveillance.
The 2025 Standard: Ethical companies track the vehicle, not the person. When used to optimize routes and ensure driver safety, it is a legitimate business tool recognized by labor boards worldwide.
Myth 2: “It’s Illegal to Track Employees”
The Reality: In most jurisdictions (US, UK, Australia), it is perfectly legal to track company-owned vehicles during working hours, provided you have a “Legitimate Business Interest.”
Legal Tip: The key is Notification. You must inform your staff in writing that tracking is in place. Covert (secret) tracking is where businesses get into legal trouble.
Myth 3: “GPS Tracks You Everywhere, All The Time”
The Reality: Modern 2025 privacy features allow for “Privacy Modes.”
The IPCGPS Solution: For employees who take vehicles home, our systems can be configured to “mask” location data outside of working hours. This ensures business data is collected from 9-to-5, while 5-to-9 remains strictly private.
Myth 4: “My Drivers Will Hate It”
The Reality: When framed correctly, drivers actually prefer it.
Why? GPS provides the “Factual Shield.” If a customer claims a driver was late or never showed up, the GPS data proves the driver’s side of the story. It also streamlines IFTA and mileage logging, removing hours of paperwork for the driver.
Myth 5: “GPS Tracking is Too Expensive for Small Fleets”
The Reality: In December 2025, the “Cost of Ignorance” is much higher than the cost of a tracker.
The Math: With the average ROI hitting 4-6 months, a single prevented theft or a 10% reduction in fuel waste pays for the hardware and the subscription for the entire year.
December 2025 Compliance Checklist
Before you start your 2026 tracking program, ensure you have:
A written Electronic Monitoring Policy.
Signed Consent Forms from all drivers.
A clear Data Retention Policy (explaining how long you keep location logs).