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Senators Expose Car Companies’ Terrible Data Privacy Practices. (www.eff.org)
submitted 3 months ago by ModerateImprovement@sh.itjust.works to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Better yet, look up YouTube videos on how to remove the tracking bits. Sometimes it's pretty easy, like just unplugging a connector or two (e.g. disabling OnStar is usually that easy). Do that research before buying, then remove it once you buy.

[–] SteveFromMySpace@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 months ago

On older cars this is generally safe but cars from like…2021 onward this gets a bit dicier.