Cars Rated Worst for Privacy in New Report, Collecting Extensive Driver Data With Little Opt-Out
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Car companies collect extensive personal data from drivers, with little ability for drivers to opt out, according to a privacy report from Mozilla.
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The report gave "Privacy Not Included" warnings to all 25 automakers assessed, calling cars the worst product reviewed for privacy.
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Car brands can collect location data, driving habits, smartphone data and more, with 84% also sharing or selling the data.
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Renault and Dacia ranked best for privacy policies, while Tesla ranked worst, though policies often allow more data collection than what occurs.
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There are concerns about car data being easily sold and shared without consent, as cars become increasingly connected tech products.
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