Whether you regularly park your car in a sensitive area, have an older car or just want to buy some peace of mind, you might be interested in using a GPS plotter. IS of all sizes, in several formats and with autonomy that can sometimes last up to several weeks. You can easily find it online, and from several tens of euros. Some insurance companies may even require you to install them if you own a luxury car, which may be desirable. But using a GPS tracker is subject to many legal restrictions. You cannot install it on any car. This is what the law says about it. How to protect yourself if you find a “spy” on your car.
Do not interfere in the private life of others
Installing the GPS device is it is quite possible, as long as it does not violate the privacy of others. In other words, the wanted person must be fully aware of the existence of the beacon. And that she uses the vehicle deliberately. In other words, if your vehicle is equipped with such a device, you must notify the user(s).
It is the same if you are a business manager and want to geolocate your company vehicles. Your employees must be informed about this in advance. And you should submit an application to the CNIL. Article L226-1 of the Criminal Code is very clear about privacy. It states that “is punishable by imprisonment for a term of up to one year and 45,000 euros fine the fact of intentional violation of the privacy of another person’s private life by any process.” This fine can reach 60,000 euros if an offense has been committed spouse, partner or PACS partner.
Formal practice
What to do if you are you have become a victim of illegal tracking of your car ? Because it is a crime the criminal court is competent to manage the dispute. You can capture the judge directly by direct call, or notify the police and gendarmerie. In addition to the above-mentioned sanctions, the court may apply additional sanctions. Including: deprivation of civil, civil and family rights, confiscation of means of investigation or a ban on carrying weapons for up to 5 years. These measures also apply installation of a microspyware in the cabin, which is an equally serious invasion of privacy.
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Source: Auto Plus
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