Automotive privacy by brand

[HoosierDaddy]

There are 1 or 2 threads about how to minimize in Mustangs.

Interesting to see where other makers rank on a scale of "only very creepy" to "Creepiest of Super Creepy"


From: Think of Your Modern Car or Truck as Void of Privacy

Mozilla studied 23 automotive brands that are sold in the US and two that are not (Renault and Dacia). These were the only two automakers to say all drivers have the right to have their personal data deleted.

This is probably, Mozilla says, the result of Europe’s “robust” General Data Protection Regulation. Researchers also were unable to determine whether any of the 25 brands encrypt all the personal information stored in the car, Mozilla’s basic requirement to earn its Minimum Security Standards designation.

Creepiest of Super Creepy Automakers
Mozilla ranked these 16 brands as the creepiest of the “super creepy” in terms of data collection, in this order from worst to not-quite-as-bad: Nissan, Chevrolet, Kia, Hyundai, Dodge, Lexus, Audi, Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen, Ford, Fiat, Buick, Subaru, Lincoln, and Acura.

Slightly Less Super Creepy
GMC, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, and Renault.

One More Step Down on the Super Creepy Scale
Jeep, BMW, Cadillac, and Tesla.

Only Very Creepy
Dacia (after all, they are low-priced cars and perhaps come with a limited suite of connected services).

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[RagmopInKona]

There are 1 or 2 threads about how to minimize in Mustangs.

Interesting to see where other makers rank on a scale of "only very creepy" to "Creepiest of Super Creepy"


From: Think of Your Modern Car or Truck as Void of Privacy

Mozilla studied 23 automotive brands that are sold in the US and two that are not (Renault and Dacia). These were the only two automakers to say all drivers have the right to have their personal data deleted.

This is probably, Mozilla says, the result of Europe’s “robust” General Data Protection Regulation. Researchers also were unable to determine whether any of the 25 brands encrypt all the personal information stored in the car, Mozilla’s basic requirement to earn its Minimum Security Standards designation.

Creepiest of Super Creepy Automakers
Mozilla ranked these 16 brands as the creepiest of the “super creepy” in terms of data collection, in this order from worst to not-quite-as-bad: Nissan, Chevrolet, Kia, Hyundai, Dodge, Lexus, Audi, Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen, Ford, Fiat, Buick, Subaru, Lincoln, and Acura.

Slightly Less Super Creepy
GMC, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, and Renault.

One More Step Down on the Super Creepy Scale
Jeep, BMW, Cadillac, and Tesla.

Only Very Creepy
Dacia (after all, they are low-priced cars and perhaps come with a limited suite of connected services).

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[PaddyPrix]

All the more reason to read those annual letters they send you and block their collection/resale of non-essential personal information, and to remove your information, to some degree. At the bottom of just about anywhere, find their Privacy Policy and you should find the links, phone, or e-mail to get all your stuff removed. If you haven't been there before, you should get a Consent message on the page, take a moment to customize it and limit the spread and reach, instead of the vapid dolt that clicks I Agree/Accept All.

California residents under the CCPA have the right to know what personal data is being collected, whether that data is sold or disclosed and to whom it is, say no to the sale of personal data, access the personal data collected, request them to delete any personal information about a consumer collected by that consumer, and not discriminated for exercising your privacy rights. Since most of those companies have gross revenue above $25 million in California, adios data! As many states copy California Laws, there are others following in that process, for instance there's also a Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, and other states should be following up.

 

[Balr14]

About the only thing they will get from me is how fast I'm going.

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