GPS tracking

Ethics and the Global Positioning System

The benefits and advantages of modern technologies such as the Global Positioning System (GPS ) are indubitable . Its contributions to society are innumerable as it is used in all tangible aspects of life - mobile phones , various kinds of transportation such as cars , ships , aircrafts watches , computers , etc . However , although it provides numerous advantages to individuals , the utilization of GPS is still confronted by certain ethical issues that suggest its potential to produce negative effects to society

At present , we know GPS devices come in handy , most

especially if people are equipped with knowledge on how to use it efficiently . In traveling by car , for instance , an installed GPS device will assist the driver to navigate through places without getting lost . Not only does GPS devices determine where you are exactly , but it also identify travel speed and through this estimate the time an individual will be arriving to his destination . Most business organizations are also incorporating GPS devices to their products and services in to attract customers This particular move becomes a competitive advantage for business organizations because customers are fascinated by the benefits and advantages of GPS devices , most especially in promoting customer safety and wellbeing . Aside from travelers and business organizations , GPS tracking devices also play a role in the family environment . By providing their children mobile phones and other gadgets installed with a GPS tracking device , parents are allowed to keep track of their children 's whereabouts and activities

The flexibility of the roles of GPS to all members of society makes it an interesting subject of observation as to how far man will develop this technology , and a subject of scrutiny as to what ethical or moral boundaries will it be challenging today . This premise draw out numerous questions about GPS such as , Is it ethical to use GPS devices to track individuals ' or What will happen if GPS devices are utilized faultily ' It is important to pay attention to these types of questions because the wrongful use of GPS is a threat to human security and welfare . To delve deeper into the issue , ethical issues confronting the use of GPS is invasion of privacy . In 2007 , cab drivers in New York protested the plan which was plagued in controversy to upgrade services in the city by installing 13 ,000 taxicabs with a system that includes GPS tracking (Halperin , 2007 . Cab drivers thought GPS tracking devices violated their privacy , because it would indicate where they are , when and how long they will be taking breaks , and how many customers they had during the day , etc . However , the proponents of the plan reiterated that installing GPS tracking devices in taxicabs assists taxi rental companies to protect themselves from unexpected accidents . This particular situation reveals that the benefits and advantages of GPS are subjective . For some , it could be a violation of their rights , but for other people , it might provide valuable information

I do believe GPS devices have proven its importance...