Security News > 2024 > January > Drivers: We'll take that plain dumb car over a flashy data-spilling internet one, thanks

CES Despite all the buzz around internet-connected smart cars at this year's CES in Las Vegas, most folks don't want vehicle manufacturers sharing their personal data with third parties - and even say they'd consider buying an older or dumber car to protect their privacy and security.

According to a survey of 2,000 Americans conducted by Kaspersky in November and published this week, 72 percent of drivers are uncomfortable with automakers sharing their data with advertisers, insurance companies, subscription services, and other third-party outfits.

Only 28 percent of the total respondents say they have any idea what kind of data their car is collecting.

Oddly, while motorists are worried about their cars sharing their data with third parties, they don't seem that concerned about their vehicles snooping on them in the first place.

80 percent of respondents pair their phone with their car anyway, allowing data and details of activities to be exchanged between apps and the vehicle and potentially its manufacturer.

The study also surveyed 2,000 American drivers to come up with these numbers and found that while most drivers don't mind automakers collecting their personal data, only five percent believe this surveillance should be unrestricted, and 63 percent said it should be on an opt-in basis.

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