"Privacy Concerns: New Cars Leak Personal Data, Mozilla Report Reveals"

A study by Mozilla's *Privacy Not Included project found that all major car brands fail to meet basic privacy and security standards in their internet-connected models. Brands such as Volkswagen, BMW, Ford, Toyota, and Subaru were found to collect sensitive personal data including race, weight, health information, and even details about sexual activity and immigration status. The study revealed that modern cars use microphones, cameras, and connected phones to harvest data, which can be sold or shared with third parties. Nissan was identified as the worst offender, with its privacy policy suggesting the collection of sexual activity and genetic data. Car manufacturers also engage in "privacy washing" by presenting misleading information to consumers.