Majority of Top Australian Car Brands Storing Data, Voice and Video Information

Published on October 9, 2024

Multiple popular car brands are collecting and sharing drivers’ data. The revelation came following a CHOICE study of Australia’s 10 most popular car brands. Findings showed seven of the 10 were collecting and sharing some level of driving data with third parties. The CHOICE study came after an Australian man purchased a brand new $68,000 Toyota, only to find out the Hilux came with tracking features he couldn’t entirely remove without repercussions. According to CHOICE, the man had struggled to get his $2,000 deposit returned after he researched the sharing of data and decided he did not want the vehicle. The Hilux came with what is termed “connected services”—a suite of technology supposed to focus on safety and security....

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