Couple of months prior, I read an article on Mozilla, where they did a research on automakers and found none comply to good privacy measures. I am planning to buy a used car. I want to know how the data is collected and transmitted.

The car comes with a connected app though I am not planning to use it. It also has apple car play and android auto. Should I use those? The article states some manufacturers even records sexual activities. How are they transmitting these informations? Through connected phones?

My use is fairly basic, I want to use the Bluetooth audio system in the car for listening to music on my phone. I use maps on my phone.

What about car servicing? Can they access stored information?

  • Reddfugee42@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    Easy - just keep pouring money into them, always, forever.

    Edit: yes yes but this anecdote where an old car you heard about/own works forever for free

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      5 months ago

      Depends on the make and model. Some cars can just keep going with low maintenance, but I do see your point!