More like idle time, misfire data, air/fuel ratio data, CEL data, average speeds and acceleration, braking data, etc etc etc. All can be used to come up with computer updates for driveability improvements, especially with hybrid and electric vehicles.

I'm sure you noticed that I explicitly stated not all the data collected is being used for such things though.

The one they hacked was hooked to over 200 sensors and no option to turn any off.They were sending pictures as well as regular data. The potential for identity theft is pretty high without them deciding to hijack even more data.

The info they are tracking might also be used to determine the circumstances that pertain to an accident if you become involved in one .Speed ,braking etc info could be used by police and insurance companies The bottom line is you /all of us are being tracked everywhere we go and everything we do Traffic cameras, store security , purchasing trends are part of everyday living.I saw recently one of the state wildlife agencies had put up trail games without permission on a sportsman club property in hope of catching any illegal hunting The court system ruled that to be against the law and they where made to remove them . But in todays world all of us could be under surveillance at any time or place And some will say if you are obeying the law you have nothing to worry about .On the other hand I do not always trust due process

When I bought a 2021 truck, i got the most basic "radio" you can get. No cell connection with it, but it does have a satellite transmitter/receiver that allows you to remotely start the engine or lock/unlock the doors with a cell phone. I disconnected the satellite antennae so hopefully that connection is broken. The built-in compass no longer works, but I'd rather do without the compass than have my data transmitted for any computer hacker, legal or otherwise, all over the stratosphere.

I take measures to reduce my exposure through my cell phone and all internet connections, too.

I'm a law abiding citizen with nothing to fear. But I feel there's a good chance I may someday be a particular target as an individual who is a threat to the existing order. I sure hope not.

I don't care for the feature that "helps" me steer. The little ladys Santa Fe even turns the windshield wipers on by itself when a few raindrops hit the windshield.
I do like the alarms that tell me if someone is in the no-zone if I use the turn signal to change lanes. There's also a screen down by the speedometer that shows you a camera shot beside and behind you when you turn on a signal which I don't use. I'd rather look in the mirrors. There's also an overhead camera you can watch when you're backing up. How that works I have no idea.

It appears most don't mind their 4th amendment rights being trampled as long as we are told it is for our own good. We might as well let them just toss the constitution out. We know they are keeping purchase records of firearms as well as our personal calls being monitored. Facial recognition and cameras abound so our every move can be accounted for. I am sure the founding fathers didn't envision this as model for freedom.

They make a = bag. Or you can use aliuminum foil To put phone in. I know how to disrupt signal to = black box. We did it on friends wifes 2020 model car. = OnStar called her. Said when a signal is lost like that = car is often stolen and put in container ship. Me and my buddy thought OnStar calling was halarious!! His wife was not happy

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