Nissan, Kia can collect data on drivers' 'sexual activity' and 'sex...

Nissan and Kia's privacy policies allow them to collect highly personal data like drivers' sexual activity and sex lives, according to a study by Mozilla Foundation.
The car companies can sell this personal data to third party advertisers without drivers' knowledge.
Nissan can collect info on sexual orientation, health diagnoses, genetics, etc. through "direct contact with users."
Kia acknowledged collecting data on "sex life or sexual orientation" but claimed they don't actually do this through their connected services.
Other automakers like Chrysler, Toyota, and GM were also criticized for invasive data collection in the Mozilla report.

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