"Carmakers Are Failing the Privacy Test. Owners Have Little or No Control Over Data Collected"
A new study reveals that most major car makers acknowledge they may be selling users' personal information. However, they are vague about the buyers. Half of them would share such information with the government or law enforcement without a court order. The proliferation of automobile sensors, ranging from telematics to digital control consoles, has transformed them into data-collection powerhouses. The latest "Privacy Not Included" survey by the non-profit Mozilla Foundation found that drivers have little to no control over the personal data collected by their vehicles. Given the history of manufacturers' vulnerability to hacking, the ambiguity of security standards is a major concern. This article continues to discuss key findings and points from the survey.