The Privacy Risks of Connected Cars: Mozilla Foundation's Warning

The Mozilla Foundation has published an analysis revealing that connected cars are a "privacy nightmare." The study found that all 25 car brands examined collected excessive personal data from multiple sources, including satellite radio and third-party maps. While some data collected may seem innocuous, such as feedback for improving user interfaces, other data collected is more concerning, including sensitive personal information. Additionally, 84% of the brands analyzed said they can share user data, 76% said they can sell it, and over half said they would share data with the government and law enforcement upon request. Only two brands offered users the right to delete their data. Tesla and Nissan were identified as the worst offenders in terms of privacy practices. Mozilla suggests that increasing awareness is crucial and is collecting signatures for a petition.