En!vy
Legacy Member
Pretty wild.
https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/b...rd-volkswagen-and-toyota-flunks-privacy-test/
Is it surprising? Nope. But I will say I never really gave much thought to it never being VERBALLY disclosed to the customer on a new vehicle delivery with regards to the data collection I might be subjecting myself to. Apparently you can opt out of most of it, but then you actually lose some functionality on the vehicle services offered. And in order to opt out, its a combination of logging into a website, downloading the manufacturer's app, and directly through the infotainment system.
Nissan is apparently the worst offender. Mozilla says they collect AND SELL:
"Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, geolocation, zip code, age, date of birth, driver’s license number, national or state identification number, citizenship status, immigration status, race, national origin, religious or philosophical beliefs, sexual orientation, sexual activity, precise geolocation, health diagnosis data, and genetic information, social security number as an employee, service or warranty information regarding vehicles, employment and related information, such as employee identification number National or State Identification Numbers, and dependent information for the administration of certain employee benefits or programs.. Also: Inferences drawn from any Personal Data collected to create a profile about a consumer reflecting the consumer’s preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes Vehicle- and driving-related information: the vehicle’s operation including, without limitation, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), geolocation and navigation information, speed and distance information, driving habit and style, battery use management information (for electric vehicles), battery charging history (for electric vehicles), battery deterioration information (for electric vehicles), electrical system functions, diagnostic trouble codes, maintenance conditions, software version information, and other data, your use of the vehicle and any corresponding services, websites and smartphone applications, vehicle status information (e.g., information about door locks, open doors, engine status, etc.), data about accidents involving the vehicle (e.g., the direction from which the vehicle was hit, and which air bags have deployed)."
LOL WHAT?
https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/b...rd-volkswagen-and-toyota-flunks-privacy-test/
Is it surprising? Nope. But I will say I never really gave much thought to it never being VERBALLY disclosed to the customer on a new vehicle delivery with regards to the data collection I might be subjecting myself to. Apparently you can opt out of most of it, but then you actually lose some functionality on the vehicle services offered. And in order to opt out, its a combination of logging into a website, downloading the manufacturer's app, and directly through the infotainment system.
Nissan is apparently the worst offender. Mozilla says they collect AND SELL:
"Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, geolocation, zip code, age, date of birth, driver’s license number, national or state identification number, citizenship status, immigration status, race, national origin, religious or philosophical beliefs, sexual orientation, sexual activity, precise geolocation, health diagnosis data, and genetic information, social security number as an employee, service or warranty information regarding vehicles, employment and related information, such as employee identification number National or State Identification Numbers, and dependent information for the administration of certain employee benefits or programs.. Also: Inferences drawn from any Personal Data collected to create a profile about a consumer reflecting the consumer’s preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes Vehicle- and driving-related information: the vehicle’s operation including, without limitation, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), geolocation and navigation information, speed and distance information, driving habit and style, battery use management information (for electric vehicles), battery charging history (for electric vehicles), battery deterioration information (for electric vehicles), electrical system functions, diagnostic trouble codes, maintenance conditions, software version information, and other data, your use of the vehicle and any corresponding services, websites and smartphone applications, vehicle status information (e.g., information about door locks, open doors, engine status, etc.), data about accidents involving the vehicle (e.g., the direction from which the vehicle was hit, and which air bags have deployed)."
LOL WHAT?
