This study looks at how and with whom connected cars share your data
Summary
Ars Technica reports on a Northeastern University and Consumer Reports study that analyzes how connected cars share data, including which domains are contacted and how companion apps amplify data collection. The study tested 21 cars from 19 brands and found extensive traffic to advertising, tracking, and analytics domains, with first- and third-party data sharing common across systems. Automakers claim data use is governed by privacy agreements, some pushback on user control, and at least one positive change occurred when Honda updated its practices after inquiries.