The quick introduction of telematics and video surveillance in commercial vehicles changes the management of the fleet and the use of vehicles of vehicles. Since the latest decisions of the Canadian court and the instructions highlight, the use of these technologies must be carefully brought into harmony with the data protection rights of the employees, especially in highly regulated jurisdiction such as Québec. Employers can be inspired by these decisions in order to take some data protection approaches into account for the use of these technologies. Quick Hits Fleet Telematics and video surveillance are now common in the entire operation of the commercial vehicle, especially in safety -sensitive industries. The supervisory authorities across Canada, especially in Québec, emphasize the need to justify camera monitoring with real, demonstrable risks. A current decision by Québec offers a clear setting in order to assess the legality and appropriateness of the monitoring to be assessed by driver. Telematics with reference to the integrated use of telecommunications and computer science, including GPS tracking, vehicle diagnosis and real-time data acquisition, enables employers to monitor the vehicle location, driver behavior and operating efficiency. These systems are increasingly paired with video surveillance via a dashcam (generally a camera that can be on streets, drivers or both) to improve security, protect assets and to support compliance. The rise of telematics and video surveillance in telematics systems of fleet vehicles that combine GPS tracking, vehicle diagnostics,
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