Executive Summary

Northeastern University researchers and Consumer Reports examined modern cars' data practices, revealing that vehicle telemetry, apps, and third‑party services continuously transmit driver data to insurers, lenders, data brokers, infotainment providers, and government agencies, effectively turning cars into surveillance platforms.

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Intelligence Metadata - Source Publisher: Schneier on Security - Published Date: 2026-10-01T11:06:14+00:00 - Category: threat-intel

Original Description: Researchers at Northeastern University, in collaboration with Consumer Reports, evaluated how much modern cars spy in their drivers: The new Northeastern study shows, for the first time, data flowing among the vehicles, the vehicle apps you download when you buy your car, and third-party companies, documenting exactly what kind of data gets siphoned from our vehicles and which companies are receiving that information. Basically, your car’s manufacturer has you under constant surveillanc...

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