The connected car scam. You don't own your data

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  1. Georgina Rudkus

    Georgina Rudkus Senior Member

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    The title says it all.


     
    #1 Georgina Rudkus, Mar 16, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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    And, they don't last much beyond the warranty.

    You are programed to buy a new one.
     
    #2 Georgina Rudkus, Mar 16, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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    Same with my phone, I’m constantly deleting cookies, but I’m sure they have other methods
     
    #3 bisco, Mar 16, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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    Gm was selling drivers data to lexis nexis, who was selling to insurance companies
     
    #4 bisco, Mar 16, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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