What devices track location?

Mobile tracking devices use GPS satellites to track and record the location of the devices. They vary in size, with some designed as a small pendant or a wristband, and can be battery operated or plugged into a car battery. GPS is a constellation of about 24 satellites flying 20,350 km above the Earth.

What is inside a GPS tracker?

A GPS receiver uses a network of space satellites to determine the latitude and longitude of a vehicle (the location points on an imaginary grid over the entire surface of Earth). In some cases, a GPS tracker will use different types of GPS technology to determine a vehicle’s location.

How many types of tracking are there?

There are basically three types available: plug in, hardwired and battery operated. Typically, these units take the information they gather and use a cellular connection to share it.

How does a tracking device look like?

It will typically look like a small box with a magnetic side. It may or may not have an antenna or a light on it. It will be small, usually three to four inches long, two inches wide and an inch or so thick. Be sure you have a flashlight for peeking into dark spaces in your car.

Is tracking an IP address illegal?

IP tracking is legal only when used in B2B marketing and not person to person. In the US, IP addresses are considered personal data when referring to individuals, but when the IP belongs to a business, it’s considered public information.

Is it legal to track someones location?

Though it’s illegal for civilians to monitor others by tagging them with GPS devices without their knowledge, there are ways for people to track their spouses, friends and children that don’t involve spyware. “If it’s an ex-spouse, you could file a criminal case for stalking.”

Is phone tracking illegal?

In most cases, it is against the law to install monitoring software on a cell phone or any other device without having received express permission. You are required to inform users of the device that they are under surveillance.

What kind of trackers are there?

There are basically three types available: plug in, hardwired and battery operated. Typically, these units take the information they gather and use a cellular connection to share it. Remote users can then access the GPS tracking data with a cellphone app or via a secure web connection.

What type of device is a tracker?

A GPS tracking unit, geotracking unit, or simply tracker is a navigation device normally on a vehicle, asset, person or animal that uses the Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine its movement and determine its WGS84 UTM geographic position (geotracking) to determine its location.