One Tech Tip: Modern cars are spying on you. Here’s what you can do about it

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Modern cars track drivers through cameras, sensors, and telematics systems.

Data is often shared with insurers, marketers, and data brokers.

Drivers can review and adjust privacy settings or opt out of tracking.

Factory resets and ownership notifications are crucial when selling a car.

While driving to a new restaurant, your car’s satellite navigation system tracks your location and guides you to the destination. Onboard cameras constantly track your face and eye movements. When another car veers into your path, forcing you to slam on the brakes, sensors are assisting and recording. Waiting at a stoplight, the car notices when you unbuckle your seat belt to grab your sunglasses in the backseat.

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