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Nearly all 19 car brands send driver data to third parties

Original: Nearly all 19 car brands send driver data to third parties (Northeastern/CR)

New research from Northeastern University and Consumer Reports finds that 18 of 19 major car brands collect driver data and share it with third parties. The study is renewing concerns about privacy in connected vehicles, with many people expressing surprise at how little control drivers have over what their cars collect and who receives it.

Why now: The study exposes the scale of data collection by carmakers, touching a nerve about privacy in everyday vehicles.

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