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One of the most common questions we hear is: “Is GPS tracking legal in Australia?” The answer is yes — when used correctly.
At EZY GPS, we make sure all our devices and software comply with Australian GPS tracking laws. This guide explains what’s legal, what’s not, and how to use GPS trackers responsibly for cars, fleets, and assets.
Yes — GPS tracking is legal in Australia, provided you follow the relevant laws.
Tracking your own property (cars, trucks, trailers, or equipment) is fully legal.
Employers can track company-owned vehicles when staff are informed.
It is illegal to secretly track someone else’s vehicle without consent or legal authority.
Parents/guardians can track family vehicles they own.
Australian law focuses on consent, privacy, and ownership:
Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) — governs personal data handling.
Workplace Surveillance Laws — some states require written notice before employee monitoring.
Law Enforcement Exceptions — only police and authorised agencies can track without consent.
Ownership principle — if you own the vehicle or asset, you may legally track it.
Using a GPS tracker without consent or ownership is against the law. Examples:
EZY GPS encourages all customers to use tracking responsibly and legally:
Yes. It is legal to track vehicles or assets you own, and legal for businesses to track company vehicles when employees are informed.
Yes — provided employees are notified in writing. This is required under workplace surveillance laws in some states.
No. Tracking someone else’s vehicle without consent or ownership is illegal.
No. If you own the vehicle, you are legally allowed to track it.
Yes. Workplace surveillance rules vary — NSW, ACT, and others require written notice. Always check your state’s specific laws.
EZY GPS provides compliant, Australian-legal GPS tracking devices that protect your vehicles and assets while meeting all privacy and workplace laws.