Modern Cars Collect Extensive Personal Data: Privacy Concerns and Protection Options
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Summary
Modern cars collect extensive personal data including location, driving behavior, biometric information, and more through various sensors and connected systems. This data is often shared with third parties like insurers and data brokers, raising significant privacy concerns. The Mozilla Foundation identifies cars as the worst product category for privacy. While drivers can adjust settings to limit data collection, opting out may disable useful features like navigation and roadside assistance. Privacy4Cars offers a service to check automakers' data practices, and factory resets are recommended when selling vehicles to protect personal information.
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· 5 pulledModern cars are computers on wheels that are becoming increasingly connected, enabling innovative new features that make driving safer and more convenient.
The Mozilla Foundation says cars are the worst product category for privacy.
This data is often shared with insurers and data brokers.
Drivers can adjust settings to limit data sharing, but opting out may affect features like navigation and roadside assistance.
When selling a car, a factory reset is recommended to protect personal data.
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