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Modern cars are surveillance devices on wheels with major privacy risks – new report (theconversation.com)

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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.

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[-] rolling_resistance@lemmy.world 25 points 4 weeks ago

Bikes are great.

[-] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 18 points 4 weeks ago

I can't sleep in my bike

[-] rolling_resistance@lemmy.world 19 points 4 weeks ago

Seems like you have bigger issues than corporate surveillance.

[-] interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago

Guess where surveillance capitalism is going to send you besides the grave.

[-] n7gifmdn@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 weeks ago

or he just has priorities that include travel experiences that he'd rather spend his limited cash on than a hotel. Until I got old and needed a c-pap machine this was certainly my preference.

[-] MajorMajormajormajor@lemmy.ca 13 points 4 weeks ago

Not with that attitude!

[-] dessalines@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

At least in most US cities, it's also illegal to sleep in your car. You're pry fine in the netherlands.

[-] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 2 points 3 weeks ago

In all US cities, the police can't enter your car without a warrant. So just put up curtains and ignore them when they knock

[-] dessalines@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 weeks ago

Your word against theirs, and they can easily say they saw something suspicious. That's how it works with every stop and search.

[-] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 1 points 3 weeks ago

They still can't enter. The doors at locked. Are you thinking they'd break the glass?

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