GPS Technology in Taxis - Privacy Violation?
There is a bruhaha in New York with the plan to use GPS to track and log taxis in the City. Many drivers are talking about striking and others aren’t but they are all upset about it. Their stated concerns are:
The issue over a driver’s privacy is the driving issue in the debate, with a driver’s location being tracked no matter where he or she goes.
“The Taxi & Limousine Commission wants to spy on drivers and they want drivers to pay for it,” argues Desai.
Both sides agree the TLC uses satellite GPS technology to track everywhere a taxi cab goes and keeps a log of that information. The dispute is over how that information will be used and just who will have access to it.
Mateo says it’s understandable that the taxis are fitted with the technology and adds it’s even advantageous to each driver. “It indicates where you’re located, you can see where you’re going,” he says.But Desai says there is a different motive for the TLC to install the satellite. “They will use this information to decide on drivers’ incomes,” she says.
Sources within the TLC and individual taxi drivers tell CBS 2 that the GPS fears have nothing to do with privacy and everything to do with money. Many drivers fear the IRS will use the data to audit drivers and alert the INS about illegal immigrants driving cabs.
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There are many similar concerns with the ‘Black Boxes’ installed in many newer cars. How will this technology change the way people live their lives and conduct their business?
Link: http://wcbstv.com/topstories/local_story_235170645.html
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