This is the first public action by the FTC on this matter since 2018, and it follows calls from Senators to investigate specific automakers
The Federal Trade Commission released a statement aimed at deterring the misuse of car customer data. It outlines that it will take action to protect consumers if automakers illegally collect, use, or disclose personal data This is the first public action by the FTC on this matter since 2018 In the same way a phone can keep track of far more information than one might realize, a car can too.
Read: FTC Forced To Delay Rules Protecting Consumers From Shady Tactics After Dealer Tantrum Car manufacturers - and all businesses - should take note that the FTC will take action to protect consumers against the illegal collection, use, and disclosure of their personal data, the FTC said. For example, geolocation data is sensitive as it could track customers anywhere including to domestic abuse shelters, reproductive health clinics, or places of worship.
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