The Japanese government is considering the use of GPS tracking for persons found guilty of stalking in a bid to enhance safety measures. This comes amidst increasing public concern over occasional shortcomings of existing preventative measures, with cases reported where victims were harmed even after reporting stalkers. The tentative plan aims to ensure the real-time monitoring of stalkers, promising the swift intervention of law enforcement in case of a breach in restraining orders.

Despite the implementation of anti-stalking laws in Japan, cases have been reported where victims were unable to escape harm, prompting a spirited public discourse around safety measures. GPS tracking, while potentially controversial due to privacy implications, has gained support from advocates who cite its possible efficacy in preventing stalking incidents from escalating.

In some jurisdictions within the US and EU, similar GPS tracking measures have been adopted in conjunction with legal penalties for serious offenses, including restrictions against hardened criminals or individuals with restraining orders. The implementation, however, has proved controversial due to concerns over civil liberties and efficiency of the system in preventing crime.