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Privacy on Cars. How to stop data collection and transmission? (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

If buying new, I believe you can ask to have the modem removed from the vehicle, which wouldn't allow your car to access the internet. Haven't had the opportunity to try this myself yet, but very much plan on it for whatever vehicle I purchase new in the future.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I find it very hard to believe anyone selling a new car would pull the modem out of one.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Maybe an independent mechanic can do so then?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Maybe. I'd read a few of the other comments here though that seem to know what's involved first.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I find it very believable they would tell they will pull it out. They really don’t give a shit and will say anything to get you buying a car.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Ha! I agree with you on that