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We’ve hit a crossroads with data collection, privacy and our vehicles and the industry has no choice but determine how to address this — and soon. On the one hand, data collection enables automakers to identify defects and solutions and enables crucial safety systems. On the other hand, some drivers say their data has been collected and shared without permission, leading to various issues — including having trouble securing insurance policies. One advocacy group has called cars one of the “least secure devices you can buy.” While I appreciate the benefits that come with data collection, I can’t help but to also feel concerned that so much of my personal data is now out there in the world for the taking. At the very least, consumers should have a clear and concise opt out when it comes to releasing personal identifiable information (PII) and the car. At the point of sale, the vehicle should be cleared of any stored PII and disconnected from any apps. But will this be enough? No. But it would be a start. And it’s another reminder of the common conundrum that comes with so much of our new technology: It both makes us safer and puts us at risk. #data #datacars #carsdata #privacycars #vehiclesdata #privacycars

🔍 THIS IS WHERE THE DIFFERENCE BECOMES APPARENT 🔎 I don't really like to criticize other business models, but when it comes to the misuse of fundamental consumer rights, it makes my blood boil! 🤨 I founded MyAutoData (MAUD) to empower consumers to #monetize their personal #data privately and use it to their #advantage. We thereby act as a data #trustee, we not only do not sell data, we help to protect it from misuse and theft! Instead, we #connect drivers with interested #companies and #cities and facilitate access to previously inaccessible data so that both sides can benefit from each other. All in compliance with European and American data protection regulations! 🤝 In the attached article you can read what happens even in the #USA when fundamental consumer rights are #violated - as in this case through the sale of customer data to insurance companies. 👉 https://lnkd.in/evxYUzCY #data #privacy #insurers #automotive

Are License Plate Readers Capturing Way Too Much Information for Our Own Good? License-plate-recognition (LPR) systems are evolving rapidly in the US, with cameras becoming smaller and machine-learning algorithms advancing. Companies like DRN and rival Flock are leading this change, reshaping how monitoring and surveillance can occur in cities and neighborhoods. https://lnkd.in/esM5vuGe These systems, with their remarkable geolocational tagging capabilities, raise concerns about privacy and applications vs.profiteering. From capturing political views on bumper stickers to personal information on clothing, LPR systems enable querying that may make individuals uneasy. Nicole McConlogue, an associate professor at the Hamline School of Law, highlights the lack of protections against private entities profiting from such data collection. McConlogue emphasizes the troubling pace and increasing scale at which vehicles are tracked, carrying not just data but also historical biases like segregation and redlining. With AI-equipped CCTV cameras monitoring movements and emotions, there's potential for real-time event alerts. However, the effectiveness of license plate recognition in reducing crime remains uncertain. Should these systems have guardrails as to who can gather and use the captured data? Can the systems be improved so as to capture only the relevant license plate information for law enforcement purposes, or is it okay if they are sold for profit to anyone who can pay to leverage as they see fit? This is another example where #genAI and its use cases are out way ahead of what most of the public recognizes. #LicensePlateRecognition #PrivacyConcerns #genAI #SurveillanceTechnology #DatabaseMining #Biases

A classic case of how one should be wary of not collecting data without explicit #consent and without furnishing the #purpose of the same. Also, it also shows that you do not have the right to further #share this with any #3rdparty without due consent. https://lnkd.in/gvw4X-b2

GM recognized that its reputation and consumer trust matters. This will be a trend seen in every industry over time. What organizations do with personal data matters, * from what is collected * from whom * to how its processed, stored, shared and sold * how its protected * how transparent they are with individuals * when data is deleted * and how they let individuals exercise their right to their data Implementing privacy and data security programs are important to the future of organizations. But they take effort and often organizational change. Let's connect if you'd like to talk about how this is done. I love to share.

What do you do when you get caught excessively sharing personal #data with data #brokers? Well, the first thing should be to STOP sharing it! A good move by #GM, thought it would be better if they just initially respected user privacy 🤔 This is another example of the major business benefits possible from putting privacy first, not just in the regulation point of view. https://lnkd.in/dZAUr5XX #privacyMatters Barnea Jaffa Lande

At this point most consumers are aware that their car is collecting their information not only from connected bluetooth devices, but in some cases, every turn, acceleration, brake, and more. What many consumers are not aware of, however, is that this information can be sold to your auto insurance provider (and others) and used to impact your rates. Soon it could be used in other ways to make even more judgments about you. Ostensibly this activity transpires because you have provided either actual or implied consent. Curious about the types of information your specific car collects and to whom it is disseminated? 🛡️🚘 Andrea Amico and Privacy4Cars has you covered:

GM lawsuit is Texas attorney general’s first shot in privacy initiative. Key takeaways: 1. The lawsuit against General Motors (GM) by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly mishandling drivers' data underscores the growing concerns about privacy in an era of connected cars. It emphasizes the need for stricter regulations and safeguards to protect customer data. 2. This revelation could significantly impact GM's reputation and finances, threatening consumer trust and potentially incurring substantial civil penalties. This case underscores how privacy breaches can heavily cost businesses. 3. The fallout may also encourage car companies to reconsider their data-sharing practices, leading to more transparent and perhaps limited information-sharing agreements with third-party companies, including insurers and data brokers. This development could reshape relationships within the auto industry. Learn more by visiting The Record from Recorded Future News: https://lnkd.in/eQRXAERz

Cameras with License plate readers (LPRs) have evolved far beyond traffic monitoring. These AI-powered cameras are now capturing much more than just vehicle data. They’re recording political signs, bumper stickers, and even t-shirt slogans — revealing personal beliefs and political affiliations. This data, including precise location details, is stored in massive databases controlled by private companies and shared with law enforcement. With little public oversight, this could easily be misused to target individuals based on their political views. As surveillance technologies grow, so do concerns over the erosion of privacy and free speech. We must ask: How much are we willing to trade for "security"? #Privacy #Surveillance #FreeSpeech #AI #TechEthics #LPR #CCTV https://lnkd.in/eN5mbp4u

When I first researched automotive privacy in 2019, I discovered that most OEM privacy policies listed an inordinate number of data points that were actively collected when the vehicle was operational or when they were parked and something triggered their sensors. At the time it was clear that the data being collected was more focused on user habits and associated actions than with vehicle performance. Actions such as how closely the driver followed the vehicle in front, how often they veered out of lane, how often they exceeded the speed limit regardless of context, how much pressure was applied to the brake pedal prior to an accident; this was a lot of information to collect from an unsuspecting person. In addition, the fact that this is a personal item, one that is necessary for everyday life, does not make consent feel like it is freely given. I raised questions such as which 3rd parties received this data downstream? What were they doing with the data? What kinds of 3rd parties were getting that data? Was any of it shared with law enforcement? Even at that time, it was clear that user impacts hasn't been thought all the way through. Issues such as #locationdata being cojoined with advertised professionals at those locations resulting in determining if the known driver of the vehicle was seeing a medical professional were clearly not prioritized. Going further, what happens to the inferred information? Here we are now. The nightmarish scenarios are myriad and some are already coming true: a friend recently shared that her auto insurance rate increased by more than 65% without any previous claims and no real explanations. This discussion may help explain what my friend was experiencing and also raises the question: how did we get to this point where your driving is surveilled resulting in an increase in cost of ownership and without your ability to rebut the outcomes or stop data being collected? Especially when the #automated #processing results in harms to the user? To say the least, this is creepy and legislative or regulatory action is necessary. As a privacy practitioner, the principle of "Do NO Harm" is real, impactful and can be lifesaving. We desperately need that principle applied in this case. Also, OEMs that operate in the USA and the EU have operationalized automotive privacy differently. Some of the things we are experiencing in the USA would never happen in the EU. I will let y'all ponder that one. #automotiveprivacy #androidprivacy #dataprotection #userprotection #device #datacollection #oemdatacollection #personaldata #dataprivacy https://lnkd.in/gETgjZG8