Fleet Operator — Required Acknowledgment

Biometric Data Acknowledgment

The DriveGuardians AI dashcam uses facial recognition to identify drivers and link detected driving behaviors to individual driver profiles. As the fleet operator, you acknowledge your obligations for driver consent across all jurisdictions where your fleet operates.

⚠️ Important: This acknowledgment covers your obligations as the fleet operator. You are separately responsible for obtaining individual driver consent before facial recognition activates in each vehicle. This page does not replace driver-level consent — it acknowledges your understanding of your obligations as the account holder.

What Facial Recognition Does in DriveGuardians

The driver-facing camera identifies the driver's face and links AI-detected events — hard braking, distraction, drowsiness, phone use, lane departure, speeding — to that driver's individual safety profile within the fleet account. This enables driver-level scoring, targeted coaching, and accurate monthly safety reports per driver rather than per vehicle.

Facial geometry data is processed on secure servers and used only for driver behavior matching within your fleet account. It is never sold, shared with insurers, used for advertising, or disclosed to any third party.

If facial recognition is disabled for a specific driver or vehicle, the dashcam continues to monitor and record driving events — but events will reflect vehicle-level data rather than driver-specific scoring. You can disable facial recognition per vehicle by contacting SafeDriving@DriveGuardians.com.

State-by-State Requirements for Your Drivers

You are responsible for ensuring drivers in each jurisdiction have provided the required consent before facial recognition activates in their vehicle.

Most Restrictive — Written Consent Required

Illinois — BIPA (Biometric Information Privacy Act)

Illinois-based drivers require written, informed consent before any facial geometry data may be collected. Illinois drivers have a private right of action and may recover $1,000–$5,000 per violation. You must obtain and retain signed written consent from each Illinois driver before activating facial recognition in their vehicle.

Opt-In Consent Required

Texas · Colorado · Oregon

Drivers based in these states require explicit opt-in consent before facial recognition data is collected. You must obtain and retain consent documentation for each driver in these states.

Consent Required

California · Washington

California and Washington require consent before commercial biometric data collection. You must ensure drivers based in these states have consented to the program's use of facial recognition before activation.

Monitor for Changes

All Other States

Over 20 states have enacted or proposed biometric regulations. It is your responsibility as the fleet operator to monitor applicable law in all jurisdictions where your vehicles operate and ensure ongoing compliance as laws change.

Fleet Operator Acknowledgment Form

Biometric Data Acknowledgment — Fleet Operator
Complete all fields. This acknowledges your understanding of your obligations as the fleet account holder.

⚠️ Illinois Fleet Operators — Additional BIPA Obligation

For Illinois-based drivers, you must obtain individual written BIPA consent from each driver before activating facial recognition in their vehicle. The checkbox below confirms you understand and accept this obligation. It does not replace the individual driver consent requirement.

A confirmation will be emailed to the address on your DriveGuardians account.

Acknowledgment Complete

Your biometric data acknowledgment has been recorded. Remember: you are still responsible for obtaining individual driver consent before activating facial recognition in each vehicle. A confirmation has been sent to your email.

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Legal disclaimer: This acknowledgment is provided for informational and compliance purposes. It covers your obligations as the fleet operator account holder. It does not replace the requirement to obtain individual driver consent in applicable jurisdictions. DriveGuardians makes every effort to remain current with evolving biometric privacy regulations, but this document is general information — not legal advice. For specific legal questions about driver monitoring obligations, biometric consent, or fleet liability, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.