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New cars share sensitive data with third parties, study finds

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A recent study by Northeastern University has revealed that many new car models and their associated mobile applications share significant amounts of user data with third-party companies. The research, which analyzed 21 vehicles and 30 automaker apps, found that 19 cars transmitted data to at least one external entity, with seven apps sending sensitive information like VINs and precise locations to advertising and analytics firms. General Motors' apps were particularly implicated, sending VINs to numerous companies, despite a prior FTC privacy order against the automaker. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential privacy risks for consumers as connected car technology advances.

RANK_REASON Study published by a university detailing findings about car data sharing. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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New cars share sensitive data with third parties, study finds

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Luke James) ·

    Study finds many new cars share your data with third-party companies

    A study by Northeastern University and Consumer Reports found that automakers are collecting data to allow advertisers to build in-depth profiles on consumers.

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