If your car connects to the internet, what personal data could it be sharing – and even selling? A new report on Australia’s 15 most popular car brands reveals these privacy concerns.

New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet connected cars in Australia. It’s yet another reason why we need urgent reform of privacy laws.

Modern cars are increasingly equipped with internet-enabled features. Your “connected car” might automatically detect an accident and call emergency services, or send a notification if a child is left in the back seat.

But connected cars are also sophisticated surveillance devices. The data they collect can create a highly revealing picture of each driver. If this data is misused, it can result in privacy and security threats.

A report published today analysed the privacy terms from 15 of the most popular new car brands that sell connected cars in Australia.

  • n7gifmdn@lemmy.caEnglish
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    4 days ago

    yep. I just with some car company would choose not to do this and advertise the fuck out of it. (looking at you Chrysler you have nothing to lose)

      • n7gifmdn@lemmy.caEnglish
        1·
        3 days ago

        uhm, the pacifica doesn’t fit this description (source, worked at FCA on this kind of stuff and we put it in the pacifica).

        The Dodge Grand Carvan, which was basically unchanged from '08-'19 on the otherhand…

        • Timecircleline@sh.itjust.works
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          3 days ago

          Sorry, I meant that in response to “they have nothing to lose”. They still have one vehicle line, but it was slightly facetious because I don’t think they have much if anything else.