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Senators Expose Car Companies’ Terrible Data Privacy Practices. (www.eff.org)
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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Gotta buy used and not set up any features at all. Some cars that stuff only turns on if you opt in. Downside is you’re buying features you don’t use.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Thanks. I'd pay more for an EV that doesn't build in any tech at all outside of the primary function of the car.

We need to draw a line between "essential auto technology" and the internet-connected convenience tech. I would love an open source project like GrapheneOS for autos. Or even just a tablet I can connect to the power and the stereo/mic for any sort of internet connected functionality (GPS, music, etc). Either way I want my open source OS to manage the modem firmware as I have no trust in these companies.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

EV’s tend to have the most “techie” features so that’s going to be tough unfortunately and messing with your car’s firmware/software could be potentially very, very dangerous tbh

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Very true, but I can still dream haha

In an ideal scenario the EV driving tech could run locally with no network connection, and I can plug in something open / 3rd party for the network connected techie features

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

I’d pre-order it today lol

[–] [email protected] 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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

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