Senators Expose Car Companies’ Terrible Data Privacy Practices
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In a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last week, Senators Ron Wyden and Edward Markey urged the FTC to investigate several car companies caught selling and sharing customer information without clear consent. Alongside details previously gathered from reporting by The New York Times, the...
    • asyncopation@lemm.eeEnglish
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      1 month ago

      Thanks. I’d pay more for an EV that doesn’t build in any tech at all outside of the primary function of the car.

      We need to draw a line between “essential auto technology” and the internet-connected convenience tech. I would love an open source project like GrapheneOS for autos. Or even just a tablet I can connect to the power and the stereo/mic for any sort of internet connected functionality (GPS, music, etc). Either way I want my open source OS to manage the modem firmware as I have no trust in these companies.

        • asyncopation@lemm.eeEnglish
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          1 month ago

          Very true, but I can still dream haha

          In an ideal scenario the EV driving tech could run locally with no network connection, and I can plug in something open / 3rd party for the network connected techie features

    • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      1 month ago

      Better yet, look up YouTube videos on how to remove the tracking bits. Sometimes it’s pretty easy, like just unplugging a connector or two (e.g. disabling OnStar is usually that easy). Do that research before buying, then remove it once you buy.