#Privacy Regulations

Cars are trying to spy on you, and it's only just the beginning

Connected vehicles are collecting vast amounts of personal data—from location and driving behavior to biometric information like facial expressions and weight—with minimal transparency or consent, while insurance companies increasingly use this data to adjust premiums. An incoming federal mandate will expand data collection through biometric cameras to detect impaired driving, but provides no guardrails on how automakers can monetize this information. IT leaders must recognize connected vehicle data as a critical enterprise and consumer privacy risk requiring immediate governance policies, security protocols, and vendor management strategies.