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Study finds connected car data privacy still abysmal
Original: Connected car data privacy is still abysmal, study finds https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/09/connected-car-data-privacy
A new study reported by Ars Technica finds that privacy practices around connected cars remain deeply inadequate, with automakers continuing to collect and handle driver data poorly. The findings renew criticism of the automotive industry's data practices and its handling of location, driving behavior and personal information, prompting fresh debate online about weak oversight and the need for stricter regulation of vehicle data collection.
Why now: A newly published study highlights ongoing privacy failures by connected car makers, sparking renewed concern about how driver data is collected and used.
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- Connected car data privacy is still abysmal, study finds https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/09/connected-car-data-privacy-is-still-abysmal-study-finds/ # Tech # Privacy # Cars · ars_technica@robot.villas · 4
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