Senators Expose Automakers' Sharing of Users' Location Data with Police
Senators Ron Wyden and Edward Markey have revealed that eight automakers, including BMW, Kia, and Toyota, are providing users' location data to law enforcement without requiring a court-issued warrant. This discovery comes despite the companies' previous pledges to only disclose such sensitive data with a warrant or court order. The senators urge the Federal Trade Commission to investigate these car manufacturers for allegedly deceptive practices. They highlight that only six automakers, including Ford and Tesla, strictly require warrants for location data requests. The senators express concerns about potential privacy violations, emphasizing the need for appropriate protections given the sensitive nature of location data. They warn that such data could be exploited for surveillance purposes or accessed by hackers. The letter from Wyden and Markey underscores the importance of regulating privacy practices in today's connected cars, amidst growing scrutiny over data sharing and consumer privacy.
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