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Every Major Car Brand Failed Privacy and Security Tests, Mozilla

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Every Major Car Brand Failed Privacy and Security Tests, Mozilla

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Cynthia Brumfield
Sep 6, 2023
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According to new findings from Mozilla’s Privacy Not Included project, every major car brand fails to adhere to the most basic privacy and security standards in new internet-connected models, and all 25 of the brands Mozilla examined flunked the organization’s test.

Mozilla found brands including BMW, Ford, Toyota, Tesla, and Subaru collect data about drivers, including race, facial expressions, weight, health information, and where they drive. Some of the cars tested collected data drivers wouldn’t expect their car to know about, including details about sexual activity, race, and immigration status, according to Mozilla.

The worst offender was Nissan, Mozilla said. The carmaker’s privacy policy suggests the manufacturer collects information, including sexual activity, health diagnosis data, and genetic …

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