Couple of months prior, I read an article on Mozilla, where they did a research on automakers and found none comply to good privacy measures. I am planning to buy a used car. I want to know how the data is collected and transmitted.

The car comes with a connected app though I am not planning to use it. It also has apple car play and android auto. Should I use those? The article states some manufacturers even records sexual activities. How are they transmitting these informations? Through connected phones?

My use is fairly basic, I want to use the Bluetooth audio system in the car for listening to music on my phone. I use maps on my phone.

What about car servicing? Can they access stored information?

  • seathru@lemmy.sdf.org
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    5 months ago

    Most likely a cellular data service. That’s what GM uses for the OnStar stuff.

    At least with OnStar you could unplug the antenna to neuter it (No idea if this still works with 2020+MY vehicles).