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Dash cam for company cars 2026, what to look for in front and rear recording systems
Company car dashcam requirements differ from personal vehicle needs. Employer liability, employee privacy, GDPR compliance, insurance requirements, and fleet-wide management capability all influence the right choice. This guide explains what UK employers and fleet managers should look for in a front and rear company car dashcam system in 2026, and how LockCar’s range addresses the business market.
Company car dashcam requirements differ from personal vehicle needs. Employer liability, employee privacy, GDPR compliance, insurance requirements, and fleet-wide management capability all influence the right choice. This guide explains what UK employers and fleet managers should look for in a front and rear company car dashcam system in 2025, and how LockCar’s range addresses the business market.
Company car dashcam requirements in 2025
Company car dashcams must balance legitimate business interests, primarily incident evidence and driver safety, with employee privacy rights under UK GDPR. Employers must have a clear lawful basis for processing dashcam data, typically legitimate interests, and must notify employees of the monitoring through a written vehicle monitoring policy. The ICO guidance on dashcam use in company vehicles provides the regulatory framework.
Front-facing road cameras are the most easily justified from a legitimate interests perspective, providing evidence for accident claims where the company vehicle is involved. Driver-facing interior cameras require stronger justification, typically health and safety grounds for high-risk driving roles, passenger safety for transport operators, or duty of care obligations for vulnerable service users.
For practical company car dashcam deployment, LockCar recommends the Duo RH Plus for company cars where interior monitoring is required, and LockCar ONE or One Plus for company cars requiring front-only recording with relay immobiliser protection.
Fleet-wide management and the LFM platform
Individual dashcam units that record to local SD card are difficult to manage at fleet scale. Evidence retrieval requires physical access to each vehicle or a mobile data connection per unit. The LFM Fleet Monitoring Platform resolves this by centralising camera footage access, GPS data, and driver behaviour reports across all LockCar-equipped company cars in a single web dashboard.
Fleet managers can access any vehicle’s camera feed, review incident footage, generate driver behaviour reports, and monitor vehicle locations from the LFM platform without needing to physically access each vehicle. This centralisation is the most significant operational advantage of LockCar’s fleet dashcam system over consumer dashcam brands used in company cars.
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How long does LockCar installation take?
Installation typically takes 60 to 90 minutes at your location. Our mobile engineer brings all parts and tests everything before leaving. Full documentation provided on the same day.
Does LockCar cover my area?
LockCar mobile service covers the entire UK with same-day and next-day appointments available in most areas. WhatsApp or call Victor to confirm availability.
Will LockCar interfere with my factory electronics?
No. LockCar uses vehicle-specific wiring procedures. All factory functions continue to operate exactly as before installation.
Can I get insurance documentation after fitting LockCar?
Yes. Every installation comes with a full certificate for your insurer including device serial number, date, vehicle registration, and technical description. Accepted by the majority of UK insurers.
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