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Car data privacy problems worse than expected, study finds
Original: Your car’s data privacy problems are worse than you think
A new study has found that nearly every major automaker is collecting driver data and transmitting it to third-party companies, including firms specializing in advertising and tracking. The findings suggest that connected cars are among the worst offenders for personal data privacy, with drivers often unaware of how much information their vehicles share. Privacy advocates say the report highlights the need for stronger regulation of automotive data practices.
Why now: A new study revealing widespread data sharing by automakers has drawn fresh attention to vehicle privacy concerns.
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Evidence
- Your car’s data privacy problems are worse than you think · The Verge
A new study found that nearly every automaker is transmitting data to third-party companies, including ones specializing in advertising and tracking.
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