Mozilla's research has revealed that popular global car brands — like Chevrolet, Nissan, Toyota, Kia, Audi, Jeep, Honda, Volkswagen, and more — are collecting your deeply personal data, like your genetic information and sexual activity. This invasive harvesting of information is collected via a web of sensors, microphones, cameras and the phones, apps, and connected services you use in your vehicle.
Update May 2025: A new WIRED investigation reveals that U.S. police are being trained to extract personal data from connected cars — often without drivers’ knowledge or consent. Subscription-based services in cars drastically increase the amount of data available to law enforcement, creating a direct pipeline from your car to surveillance systems.
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