GPS technology to charge motorists based on the distance they drive

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So, it's finally happening, and this scares the pants off me.

The article I found this in was about tolls but don't let that confuse things, they have actually pursued this idea as part of the Productivity Commission report (March 2014).

"Mr Abbott backed away from a specific option for trialling GPS technology to charge motorists based on the distance they drive that was contained in Productivity Commission report." BUT FOR HOW LONG?

This raises even greater privacy concerns such as will we be mailed automated fines for exceeding the speed limit? What data will be collected and where will it be stored? Do all cars (classic and modern) have to be fitted with the devices? Can we request our driving records as well as our 'mapped driving record' and what sources does that feed (police, gov services etc)? Will we be profiled for visiting certain locations and how will that fit in with current privacy legislation?

Original article: http://www.news.com.au/finance/money...-1226853016367

ABC article with reflected OP title: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-1...nually/5317002

I think it's safe to say we are well and truly entering into the age of a 'Brave New World', but what does that mean for the car industry and motorists as a whole?