Schmidt on Nostr: Connected cars can share personal data with advertisers & trackers 19/21 cars ...

Connected cars can share personal data with advertisers & trackers

19/21 cars contacted third parties and 7/30 apps sent sensitive info

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Researchers tested 21 late-model cars. 19 contacted third-party domains, including known ad and tracking companies. Some apps sent them your VIN, email, phone, precise location.
You can't opt out: they sold you a tracker with wheels and no off switch.
https://automatictransmission.khoury.northeastern.edu/index.html