Question 1

Does geofencing clock technicians in automatically?

Accepted Answer

Not in Omni Field. Clock-in is geofence verified, which means the technician clocks in from the app and the system checks that against the approved site geofence, flagging entries made outside the zone. Crossing a boundary does not start the clock on its own.

Question 2

How accurate is a geofence?

Accepted Answer

It is as accurate as the phone's location fix, which varies with the environment. Open sites are good, dense urban areas and basements less so. Draw boundaries with a sensible tolerance rather than tight to a property line, and expect the occasional flag to need human review.

Question 3

Is geofencing staff legal in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Location data about employees is personal information under POPIA, so it needs a lawful purpose, transparency about what is collected, and proportionate retention. Tell your team in writing what is tracked and when. Take your own legal advice on your specific arrangements.

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