Here are a few facts that I have found out…
Employers can track the location of employees using work devices, even when working remotely through a VPN.
Tracking methods and capabilities include monitoring login/logout times, IP address, device type, data transmitted, and potentially even screen activity.
Personal VPNs primarily encrypt internet connections, protecting IP addresses and browser history, but employers can still determine the real location through other methods.
User fingerprinting is a tracking method that collects device information to create a unique profile, allowing employers to track activities across devices and locations, even if a personal VPN is used.
Using a VPN does not guarantee that employers cannot track the location.
Company-issued laptops may have tracking capabilities that allow employers to monitor GPS locations.
Employers can monitor online activities and track location based on the assigned IP address, even when connected through a company VPN.
Some companies require employees to use specific VPN services, giving employers control over the VPN infrastructure and the ability to track users’ locations.
If location services are enabled on company-owned devices or with user permission, employers can track physical location through GPS technology.
Emploers can track location through IP address tracking while connected to a VPN.
Company laptops may have software installed to track browsing history and monitor visited websites.
Employers can use GPS location tracking on company-owned and personal devices.
Wi-Fi tracking through MAC addresses and known Wi-Fi network locations is another method employers can use.
Using a consumer VPN on personal devices may offer some privacy protection, but it may violate company policies.