If your car connects to the internet, what personal data could it be sharing – and even selling? A new report on Australia’s 15 most popular car brands reveals these privacy concerns.

New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet connected cars in Australia. It’s yet another reason why we need urgent reform of privacy laws.

Modern cars are increasingly equipped with internet-enabled features. Your “connected car” might automatically detect an accident and call emergency services, or send a notification if a child is left in the back seat.

But connected cars are also sophisticated surveillance devices. The data they collect can create a highly revealing picture of each driver. If this data is misused, it can result in privacy and security threats.

A report published today analysed the privacy terms from 15 of the most popular new car brands that sell connected cars in Australia.

  • Dessalines
    2•2 days ago

    At least in most US cities, it’s also illegal to sleep in your car. You’re pry fine in the netherlands.

    • @[email protected]English
      2•2 days ago

      In all US cities, the police can’t enter your car without a warrant. So just put up curtains and ignore them when they knock

      • Dessalines
        2•2 days ago

        Your word against theirs, and they can easily say they saw something suspicious. That’s how it works with every stop and search.