GPS and worker monitoring, country by country
GPS and worker monitoring in Ukraine
what you need to stay compliant
Updated on 3 August 2026
Competent authority
Ombudsman of the Ukrainian Parliament (Data Protection Authority)Verified on 15 June 2026
What you risk
modest current fines (around 150 - 380 euros)statutory maximum, not a fine issued
Updated on 3 August 2026
What you need
5For each obligation we tell you whether it applies in this country: Yes means required, It depends means only in certain cases, No means not required.
What you need
For each obligation we tell you whether it applies in this country: Yes means required, It depends means only in certain cases, No means not required.
Valid legal basis (art. 11) and prior information to workers
YesrequiredProcessing of workers data (including GPS) requires one of the six legal bases under art. 11 of Law 2297-VI; workers must be informed about the controller, the data, the purposes, their rights and the recipients, at the time of collection or within 30 working days.
Legge dell'Ucraina n. 2297-VI sulla protezione dei dati personali (2010)
Prior authorisation or registration with an authority before installing
Nonot requiredThe mandatory registration of databases was abolished as of 1 January 2014; the notification of high-risk processing does not apply to employment relationship data (which are exempt).
Legge dell'Ucraina n. 2297-VI sulla protezione dei dati personali (2010)
Legal basis = as a rule the documented consent of the worker
YesrequiredUnlike the GDPR, Ukrainian law relies heavily on consent as the main basis; for GPS it is advisable to inform in advance and document the consent, as well as to set out a written purpose.
Legge dell'Ucraina n. 2297-VI sulla protezione dei dati personali (2010)
Processing limited to the stated purpose (purpose limitation)
YesrequiredData must be processed only within the limits of the stated purpose; the controller employees may use it only for their own professional tasks.
ICLG, protezione dei dati in Ucraina (basi giuridiche, DPIA)
Impact assessment (DPIA)
Nonot requiredThe current law does not require an impact assessment; it will be required only by the possible reform aligned with the GDPR (bill 8153), which is not yet in force.
ICLG, protezione dei dati in Ucraina (basi giuridiche, DPIA)
The procedure, step by step
Identify a valid legal basis (as a rule, consent) and define a written purpose.
Inform workers about the data, the purposes, their rights and the recipients (at the time of collection or within 30 working days).
Document the worker consent for geolocation.
Limit the processing to the stated purpose only.
Bear in mind the upcoming reform (bill 8153): if it comes into force, it will introduce GDPR-style rules (prior information, no solely automated decisions, DPIA).
If you switch systems: when you change your monitoring system or software, update and re-issue the privacy notice, and check whether the national agreement or authorisation for remote monitoring needs renewing. The provider (data processor), the data collected and the methods often change: the one provided earlier is not enough.
Who to contact
Ombudsman of the Ukrainian Parliament (Data Protection Authority)
https://ombudsman.gov.ua/en/zahist-personalnih-danih
https://ombudsman.gov.ua/en/zahist-personalnih-danih
Ukraine is a candidate country, outside the EU, and does not apply the GDPR. Law 2297-VI of 2010 applies, and it is consent-centric; a reform aligned with the GDPR is pending. The supervisory authority is the Ombudsman. War context: enforcement is limited and irregular.
Verified on 15 June 2026
Difensore civico, protezione dei dati
https://ombudsman.gov.ua/en/zahist-personalnih-danih
https://ombudsman.gov.ua/en/zahist-personalnih-danih
Verified on 15 June 2026
The template to download
Download the free GPS privacy notice template for Ukraine
Employee geolocation privacy notice template, compliant with GDPR Art. 13, including the countryโs legal basis and supervisory authority. Fill in the blank fields and have it checked by your advisor.
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There is no specific published Ukrainian decision on GPS tracking of employees, and enforcement is limited. The current administrative fines are modest (around 150 - 380 euros). The pending reform (bill 8153) would bring GDPR-style fines (up to 150 million UAH or 8% of turnover), but it is not in force.
https://iclg.com/practice-areas/data-protection-laws-and-regulations/ukraine/
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Sources
- Legge dell'Ucraina n. 2297-VI sulla protezione dei dati personali (2010)
- Difensore civico (Garante ucraino), protezione dei dati personali
- ICLG, protezione dei dati in Ucraina (basi giuridiche, DPIA)
- Regolamento UE 2016/679 (GDPR) - riferimento comparativo
This is an informational resource, not legal advice. Before activating a monitoring system, have your situation checked by a professional.
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