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Most, if not all car companies collect and profile your data, how can I improve my privacy when buying a modern car? (www.mozillafoundation.org)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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I think car privacy isn't talked about amongst any privacy enthusiasts online ever, and it apparently is one of the biggest data collectors out there. For someone like me who values electric cars for there affordability and environmental reasons, but still want physical car buttons and control over my data, how would I go about this?

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[–] 47 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (12 children)
  1. Remove the modem, sometimes called the TCU.
  2. Buy a Slate truck. It has no connectivity.

E: if you have the disposable funds or the skills you can do an EV conversion.

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  • [–] 12 points 10 months ago* (4 children)

    The sad thing is you paid to get a car with a TCU, then paid a mechnic to remove it. Assuming you're not a mechnic/hobbist yourself.

    It's good that Mozilla is shaming car companies and shining a spotlight on the issue. Journalists need to ask about tracking and privacy when a new car model comes out. Buyer should ask sellers the same.

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    no, I paid to get a car without that telemetry, as it would be part of the condition of sale

    people don't need to just accept what the dealer says. they can tell them to fuck off and go buy somewhere else

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