From Jalopnik · Lalita Chemello · · 1m 10s
Your Car Spreads Data Without Consent
Your car shares personal info with advertisers and third parties without your consent, according to a new study.
In brief
Your car shares personal info with advertisers and third parties without your consent, according to a new study. A study found connected vehicles send driver data to companies like Google, Amazon, and Meta without explicit consent. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
New Study Reveals Data Sharing
Northeastern University researchers found connected vehicles share driver data with third parties without explicit consent.
Data Shared With Major Companies
Vehicles sent data to Alphabet, Amazon, Spotify, Microsoft, Meta, and Liberty Media Corporation.
Additional Data Recipients
Data also went to Yahoo, Comscore, Comcast, X, Disney, Nielsen Holdings, and Nextdoor owners.
Vehicle Identification Numbers Shared
Honda, Nissan, Lincoln, and GM brands shared vehicle identification numbers with third parties.
Manufacturers' Responses
Honda deleted location data and updated its app to stop sharing data, while others provided weak explanations.
Opt-Out Risks
Opting out of data collection risks vehicle damage, reduced functionality, and inoperability for Tesla and Rivian.
Consequence for Drivers
Drivers may lose privacy protections as connected vehicles share data with third parties without consent.
In short
A study found connected vehicles send driver data to companies like Google, Amazon, and Meta without explicit consent.
