Lee Duna@lemmy.nz to

Privacy Guides@lemmy.oneEnglish · 1 year ago

Carmakers are failing the privacy test. Owners have little or no control over data collected

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Carmakers are failing the privacy test. Owners have little or no control over data collected

Lee Duna@lemmy.nz to

Privacy Guides@lemmy.oneEnglish · 1 year ago

Cars are getting an “F” in data privacy. A new study finds most major brands admit they may be selling your personal data.

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Are they talking about electric cars ? My car is Petrol and I only connect my phone via Bluetooth, what data can it possibly collect and doesnt it need an internet connection?
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  Read the article?
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    No

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