Cars are trying to spy on you, and it's only just the beginning
15 hours ago
- #data-privacy
- #connected-cars
- #insurance-impact
- Modern cars collect extensive personal data, including location, weight, age, facial expressions, and driving habits, often without drivers' full awareness.
- Insurance companies and data brokers purchase car data, which can lead to higher insurance premiums and privacy violations, with limited legal restrictions on data usage.
- Upcoming U.S. laws may require biometric monitoring in cars, increasing data collection but lacking safeguards for how this sensitive information is used or shared.
- Privacy risks are exacerbated by connected car technologies, with most car brands failing to meet basic privacy standards, and data being sold to third parties.
- Consumers can take steps like opting out of telematics programs or adjusting privacy settings, but systemic change is needed to ensure data ownership and control.