GPS and worker monitoring, country by country
GPS and worker monitoring in Latvia
what you need to stay compliant
Updated on August 3, 2026
Competent authority
DVI (Datu valsts inspekcija, Latvian data protection authority)Verified on June 15, 2026
What you risk
up to 20 million euros or 4% of turnover (GDPR)statutory maximum, not a fine issued
Updated on August 3, 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.
Balancing test before processing and prior notice to workers (DVI)
YesrequiredBefore starting the processing, the employer must assess the balance between its own interest and the worker's interest, and must inform the worker before they begin using the vehicle, in a transparent way and in plain language.
DVI (Garante lettone), posso tracciare i viaggi del mio dipendente? (GPS)
Basis = legitimate interest, not consent (DVI)
YesrequiredThe basis is the employer's legitimate interest; the worker's consent cannot be obtained as a valid basis within the employment relationship.
DVI, videosorveglianza dei dipendenti in presenza (16/09/2022)
Prior authorisation from an authority before installing
Nonot requiredLatvian data processing law does not provide for a prior authorisation by the DVI; the controller assesses lawfulness on its own.
DVI (Garante lettone), posso tracciare i viaggi del mio dipendente? (GPS)
No processing during private use of the vehicle; no continuous surveillance
YesrequiredThe employer has neither a basis nor a right to process data for the period in which the worker uses the vehicle for private purposes; continuous surveillance lacks adequate justification.
DVI (Garante lettone), posso tracciare i viaggi del mio dipendente? (GPS)
Impact assessment (DPIA) for workplace surveillance and systematic monitoring of employees (DVI list)
YesrequiredThe DVI list makes the impact assessment mandatory for workplace surveillance, systematic monitoring of employees' activities and large-scale tracking.
DVI, lista dei trattamenti che richiedono una DPIA (art. 35.4)
The procedure, step by step
Carry out the balancing test before starting the processing.
Identify a valid legal basis (legitimate interest, not consent).
Inform workers before they begin using the vehicle, in a transparent and plain way.
Carry out the impact assessment (DPIA) for workplace surveillance.
Configure the system: no processing during private use, no continuous surveillance.
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
DVI (Datu valsts inspekcija, Latvian data protection authority)
https://www.dvi.gov.lv/en/services/complaint-concerning-processing-personal-data
https://www.dvi.gov.lv/en/services/complaint-concerning-processing-personal-data
Latvia has a single national authority, the DVI; there is no regional split.
Verified on June 15, 2026
The template to download
Download the free GPS privacy notice template for Latvia
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 DVI fine for GPS tracking of employees. The penalty risk remains the general one under the GDPR (Art. 83).
https://www.dvi.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/dviskaidro-vai-drikstu-izsekot-sava-darbinieka-braucieniem
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Sources
- DVI (Garante lettone), posso tracciare i viaggi del mio dipendente? (GPS)
- DVI, videosorveglianza dei dipendenti in presenza (16/09/2022)
- DVI, videosorveglianza dei dipendenti nel lavoro da remoto
- DVI, lista dei trattamenti che richiedono una DPIA (art. 35.4)
- DVI, presentare un reclamo
- Regolamento UE 2016/679 (GDPR)
This is an informational resource, not legal advice. Before activating a monitoring system, have your situation checked by a professional.
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