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Toyota, Progressive Insurance, and a data analytics firm are now being accused of collecting detailed personal driving information without proper consent

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[–] Evil_Shrubbery@thelemmy.club 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Well, in USA private companies do that all the time too bcs of the grip of the two-party system on private companies, eg it seems authorities have seamless access to Ring cameras.

I think that sort of thing is a given and part of your regular country risk. In most big countries it's just a question how much the gov runs companies or the other way around.

But regulation can help a lot.
Eg EU could mandate a physical switch for wireless data (ie manufacturer) in cars.

... or you know, even mandatory foss or you-own-the-product-you-buy laws.