Cars are collecting data on par with Big Tech, watchdog report finds
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Cars now routinely collect as much data on users as big tech companies, with little transparency on how it's used.
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Carmakers can collect extremely sensitive personal information like health data, browsing history, and even "sexual orientation."
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Manufacturers say they can sell users' data, and it's very hard for owners to opt out of collection.
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Hyundai's policy is to share customer data with police even without a warrant or court order.
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Privacy advocates say regulators need to step in, as policies are unclear and consumers have no power over their own data.
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