Researchers at Northeastern University found that modern vehicles and their companion mobile apps regularly share detailed data with some of the largest tech companies. The findings raise concerns about consumer privacy and the extent of data harvesting from connected cars.
Background
Connected vehicles increasingly rely on cloud-based services and third-party apps, creating numerous data-sharing pathways. Consumer awareness of in-car data collection has grown but remains limited.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Sep 30, 2026 at 06:18 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10