Study finds connected cars share data with tech firms

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 02:08 · Archive

Researchers found vehicles and their apps regularly shared detailed data with major tech companies.

A study by researchers at Northeastern University found that connected cars and their companion apps regularly share detailed data with major tech companies and data brokers. The research exposed trackers embedded in both vehicles and their associated mobile applications.

How it is being reported

• Major report says most car apps are leaking sensitive data to brokersTechRadar · 30 Sept, 01:00
• Your car and its mobile app are probably handing over all kinds of data to tech companiesTechCrunch · 29 Sept, 23:18
• This study looks at how and with whom connected cars share your dataArs Technica · 29 Sept, 15:49

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