IS YOUR NEW CAR ACTUALLY SPYING ON YOU? THE UNPALATABLE TRUTH.

EV Channels Review

John Cadogan delivers a scathing critique of the automotive industry's privacy practices, labeling car companies as the worst offenders in data collection. He highlights a Mozilla Foundation report revealing that most car brands, including Tesla, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford, Nissan, and others, collect excessive personal data, often inadequately secured and sold to third parties. Cadogan expresses outrage over the potential misuse of this data, citing examples like its use in law enforcement investigations or for inferring personal characteristics. He criticizes Tesla's opt-out policy, which can lead to reduced vehicle functionality, and Nissan's policy requiring owners to inform occupants about data collection. The review concludes with a call for stricter legislation and proposes a satirical but pointed 'Aggravated Corporate Weaselry' offense with severe penalties, emphasizing the urgent need for consumer data protection.