Nearly all 19 car brands send driver data to third parties (Northeastern/CR)
Summary
A Northeastern University and Consumer Reports study finds that nearly all automakers transmit driver data to third parties, including precise GPS per trip, braking data, and in-cabin footage. The FTC has taken action against GM for geolocation sharing without proper consent, underscoring privacy risks in connected cars. AuraVision promotes an on-device privacy approach that processes data locally and never leaves the device.