{"id":58317,"date":"2026-05-05T22:34:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T20:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prologistik.com\/solutions\/data-protection-in-telematics\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T09:20:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T07:20:53","slug":"data-protection-in-telematics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.prologistik.com\/en\/solutions\/data-protection-in-telematics\/","title":{"rendered":"Data protection in telematics"},"content":{"rendered":" \n \n \n \n\t\t\t
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Data protection & telematics: GDPR-Compliant use of subcontractors in logistics <\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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Without subcontractors, supply chains would not only collapse in Germany. Freight forwarders in other European countries also rely on subcontractors to fulfill transport orders in the cargo and general cargo sector. No wonder, because so-called “self-entry” is on the decline. Self-entry (\u00a7 458 HGB) allows a freight forwarder to carry out the transportation of goods itself with its own vehicles (or personnel) instead of subcontracting it to a carrier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subcontractors therefore also play an important role in the use of telematics systems. Subcontractors must be integrated into the data flow without violating data protection in accordance with the GDPR. Driver apps such as the app developed by the proLogistik Group “pLG Drive”<\/strong> <\/a>developed by the proLogistik Group play a key role here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Data protection as a central requirement in telematics<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Telematics systems collect and process a wide range of sensitive data – including location information, proof of delivery and communication data. As soon as subcontractors are involved in the processes, the complexity of data processing increases considerably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this context, the GDPR requires transparency regarding data processing, purpose limitation and data minimization as well as technical and organizational measures to protect the data. Last but not least, there must also be clear contractual regulations with processors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Especially when working with external service providers, it is crucial that access to personal data is strictly controlled and documented.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What the DSGO requires with regard to data processing:<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n