Privacy concerns hinder telematics adoption
Concerns over staff privacy are preventing businesses from introducing vehicle telematics, according to new research from RAC Business.
The survey of 500 UK firms which run business vehicles found that 40% reported staff concerns about the perceived intrusion into their privacy associated with 24/7 tracking systems.
One-in-five have not installed telematics as a result of those concerns - despite the technology delivering proven savings in fuel costs, wear and tear and insurance.
In addition, just around half (52%) of firms which do have telematics in their vehicles also said their employees did not have the option to switch it off, although there are systems on the market that offer a 'privacy button'.
In response to these concerns RAC Telematics has now launched a Bluetooth-enabled personal ID fob called MyDrive, which gives the driver the option of turning the telematics unit off when they are not making business-related journeys and using the vehicle outside of their agreed working hours.
RAC MyDrive works in conjunction with RAC Telematics devices but requires no hard wiring or complicated installation as it connects with the telematics unit over Bluetooth. It recognises the individual driver, whichever vehicle they use. For company car owners and business motorists who are part of the ever-growing ‘grey fleet’, it means they can accurately record which journeys are for business purposes and which journeys are private and so not visible to their employer.
http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/01/13/privacy-concerns-hinder-telematics-adoption
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