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[–] leds@feddit.dk 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not so crazy as it looks

Because each tire transmits a unique identifier, vehicles may be easily tracked using existing sensors along the roadway.[19] This concern could be addressed by encrypting the radio communications from the sensors but such privacy provisions were not stipulated by the NHTSA.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire-pressure_monitoring_system

[–] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Meanwhile, your car has it's own cellular connection...and you have a phone in your pocket.