Many car manufacturers are sharing sensitive information about drivers, such as their habits and locations, with third parties like insurance companies without explicit consent.
The recent New York Times report revealed that G.M. was not alone in this practice; several car makers utilized deceptive designs, making it hard for drivers to discern their opt-in to data sharing.
In response to growing privacy concerns, Senators Wyden and Markey urged the Federal Trade Commission to investigate these data-sharing practices among car manufacturers.
California is taking steps to protect domestic abuse survivors from vehicle tracking, introducing bills that would require manufacturers to respond to requests for data suppression.
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