Saturday, November 01, 2014

Cars and Data Privacy

Automobiles are increasingly using advanced technologies to improve safety and the driving experience generally. Many of these technologies involve internet connections, which means that data about the car and the individual driving it is also available on the cloud. many people have raised concerns about the privacy implications of this trend.

The Association of Global Automakers -- the trade association representing Toyota Motor Corp, Honda Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co., Hyundai Motor Co. and other foreign automakers -- and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers -- the group representing U.S. automakers, Toyota, Volkswagen AG, Daimler AG and others -- both say they are working together to ensure driver data Relevant Products/Services privacy.

Their objective is to write a set of principles that could form the basis of their technology development. The principles could also form a basis for legislation. Privacy concerns extend beyond cars to all things being included in the internet of things and this will be a major issue for the foreseeable future. For more on the car makers actions, check out this site.
 

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