This study looks at how and with whom connected cars share your data
Summary
A study by Northeastern University and Consumer Reports tested 21 connected cars from 19 brands to find out what data they share and with whom. The research showed that many cars send data to advertisers, trackers, and big tech companies, and using a car’s app can increase this data sharing.Key Facts
- Researchers tested 21 connected cars from 19 different brands.
- All cars connected to their own company’s servers, and some shared data with many other companies.
- Tesla’s Model 3 contacted the most advertising, tracking, and app-related domains.
- Google’s domains were frequently contacted due to the use of Android Automotive OS.
- Media streaming and mapping companies are common recipients of car data.
- When using a car’s infotainment system, the car contacted more third-party domains than when idle or driving.
- Some electric vehicles stopped data transmission when cellular signals were blocked, but others switched to Wi-Fi.
- Testing 30 connected car apps showed users might be exposed to more than 20 new advertising or tracking companies.
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