Connected Cars Pose Privacy Issues, Quebec Report Says
Modern vehicles have become complex digital hubs that constantly track and record what you do. Those are the findings published in a new report by Quebec’s commission on ethics in science and technology. “We wanted to map out the risks and challenges associated with connected vehicles,” said Luc Bégin, president of the commission. “Today’s cars […]
TL;DR
- Modern vehicles are complex digital hubs that continuously track and record user activities.
- A report by Quebec's commission on ethics in science and technology details risks associated with connected vehicles.
- Cars today are essentially computers on wheels with sensors, cameras, and microphones.
- The 64-page report outlines 12 major privacy risks, such as cybersecurity, location tracking, and unfair insurance practices.
- The Mozilla Foundation identified vehicles as the worst product category for privacy in 2023.