Shift-only phone tracking
Phones share their position only while the driver is on shift, never after the shift ends or on days off.
Doroobi Fleet · Compliance and privacy
The rules, said plainly. Privacy, built in.
Some UAE fleets must use approved tracking from an approved provider. Doroobi Fleet holds no such approval today. This page sets out who each rule covers, and how we protect drivers.
Tracking rules in the UAE depend on what you carry, where you drive and who you work for. Most business fleets track by choice. Some categories must use approved devices from an approved provider, and some sites set their own standard. Doroobi Fleet does not hold SecurePath, Asateel, SIRA, school-bus or IVMS approval today, and we will only say “approved” when we can show the certificate.
Privacy is the other half. Tracking a vehicle also tracks the person driving it, and the UAE data protection law asks you to have a lawful reason, tell people, use the data only for that reason, keep it no longer than you need and keep it safe. Doroobi Fleet is built so that those habits are the default, not an extra.
How Doroobi Fleet protects drivers
A visible notice
While tracking is on, the driver sees a lasting “tracking on” notice on the phone.
Recorded consent
Each driver accepts before anything is shared, and the acceptance is recorded.
Limits on keeping data
Trip history is kept for 12 months. Camera footage and face data are kept for a limited time and seen only by the roles that need them.
An audit log
Sensitive actions, such as viewing footage, exporting data or sending an engine stop, are written to an audit log with who did it and when.
Hosted in the UAE, never sold
Doroobi Fleet data is kept on servers in the UAE. Doroobi does not sell your data or your drivers’ data.
How we handle a regulated fleet
Tell us your vehicles
Send the categories you run, the emirates you work in and the sites you serve.
We say what applies
We tell you which vehicles fall under SecurePath, Asateel, school transport or IVMS rules, as far as we know them, and point you to the authority to confirm.
Split the fleet if you need to
Vehicles that need an approved provider stay with one. Doroobi Fleet can still serve the rest of your fleet.
We apply or partner
For regulated fleets, we plan to apply for approval or work with an approved provider, and we will tell you when that changes.
Privacy we already practise
The free Doroobi app already works this way: no ads, no ad tracking, no data sold, and road speeds combined without being linked to anyone. Business accounts share a driver’s position only on shift, and only after the driver accepts. Doroobi Fleet carries the same habits into fleet tracking, and runs as its own service with its own database, apart from the public app.
Compliance and privacy
| Rule | Who it covers | What it means for you | Doroobi Fleet today |
|---|---|---|---|
| SecurePath and SecurePath Premium (Dubai) | Rental cars, taxis, buses, school buses and other listed commercial categories in Dubai | Only SIRA-approved devices from authorised providers, and RTA registration needs an installation certificate | Not an approved provider. Keep these vehicles with one. |
| SIRA device rules (Dubai) | Tracking devices and providers for Dubai’s regulated categories, and possibly some cargo vehicles | Check with SIRA whether your vehicles are covered before you choose a device | No SIRA approval today |
| Asateel (Abu Dhabi) | Commercial fleets in Abu Dhabi, including trailers and delivery motorbikes | Devices must be on the Asateel approved list, run by Abu Dhabi Mobility | Not on the approved list today |
| School transport | School buses and the operators who run them | Certified tracking is required, often with live tracking for parents | Not certified for school buses today |
| ADNOC IVMS | Contractors whose vehicles work on ADNOC sites | A full in-vehicle monitoring system: driver ID, driving behaviour and journey reports | Not available today; an IVMS pack is planned for a later phase |
| TDRA type approval | Every radio device sold or used in the UAE, including trackers, cameras and sensors | Use only type-approved devices | We will supply only models that carry it |
| UAE PDPL (Federal Decree-Law 45 of 2021) | Businesses that handle personal data in the UAE, including drivers’ locations and camera footage | A lawful reason, clear notice, use only for that purpose, limited retention and good security | Shift-only phone tracking with recorded consent today; retention limits and an audit log in Doroobi Fleet |
| Government tenders | Fleets that serve government bodies | In-country hosting and full audit trails are often asked for | Hosted in the UAE, with an audit log |
Questions
Does Doroobi Fleet hold SecurePath or Asateel approval?
No, not today. If your vehicles need an approved provider, we will tell you, and we will only claim approval when we hold the certificate.
Can I track staff who drive their own cars?
Only during working hours and with their agreement. Phone tracking runs on shift, with a visible notice, and stops when the shift ends. Ask your legal adviser about your own policy.
How long is data kept?
Trip history is kept for 12 months, with longer storage as an add-on. Camera footage and face data are kept for a limited time.
Can drivers see their own data?
Yes. Drivers see their own shifts in the driver app and, with driver safety, their own score.
What does the UAE data protection law ask of a fleet?
Federal Decree-Law 45 of 2021 asks for a lawful reason, clear notice, use only for the stated purpose, limited retention and good security. Camera footage and face data need extra care.
Keep exploring
Driver app trackingStart today with the free Doroobi app: no hardware, on shift only.Live todaySchool transportBuses, drivers and pupils, with safety scores for schools and live links for parents.Car rental and leasingRentals and leased cars with mileage, speed and recovery help, and a clear SecurePath note.