Comment on Carmakers are failing the privacy test. Owners have little or no control over data collected
FeelzGoodMan420@eviltoast.org 1 year ago
Fyi some auto makers will “disable” the data collection and upload if you call them and tell thrm to for your vehicle. Now ehether they actually are dodabling it is another story entirely…
nodsocket@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Find the wire powering the cellular modem and add a switch. Without the cellular modem on there’s no way for the car to phone home.
FeelzGoodMan420@eviltoast.org 1 year ago
I’m assuming a locap car shop will refuse to do this for you?
nodsocket@lemmy.world 1 year ago
An independent mechanic would probably do it. The dealer probably wouldn’t.
Disabling the modem would make any features that rely on Internet stop working. Could mess up the infotainment system. If the wire that powers the modem also powers the radio then you could lose that too.
That’s why I suggest using a switch instead of cutting it out completely, so if it breaks something you can turn it back on. This also helps to retain the value of the car since the next owner probably wants the modem on.
FeelzGoodMan420@eviltoast.org 1 year ago
Oh yeah, I meant an independent shop, jot the official dealer. Thx for the info though. It’s digusting that cars collect so much.
I found out that my car uploads driving metrics to the manufacturer constantly, including speed, braking metrics, nav info, etc.