"Smart Phone" on Wheels and Privacy Concerns

[ZeeOSix]

Found this article interesting ... and seems the newer the car, the more likely the case of potential privacy concerns.

Insecure wheels: Police turn to car data to destroy suspects' alibis

Looser privacy standards for vehicle data are a treasure chest of data for law enforcement.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[PandaBear]

People sign away their privacy to get free stuff all the time.

 

[ChristianReske]

Until today no Smartphone (I dont see a Single reason for one) and a Motorcycle with Carbs, a VW Golf MK III without any electronic (hand cranked windows) and a car for fun completly avoid of modern electronics.

Looks like i am the perfect Murder. Dont mess with me.

 

[Rusty Spokes]

Just an FYI..any cellular phone. A smartphone or a 1990s feature phone gives very accurate location information via the control channel radio built in each handset.

 

[uc50ic4more]

Just an FYI..any cellular phone. A smartphone or a 1990s feature phone gives very accurate location information via the control channel radio built in each handset.

And irrespective of what you choose to "share" your phone's location is always available to someone. Taking a look at directions from one point to another in Google Maps, for example, will often show you traffic patterns and expected delays. This is accomplished by aggregating movement data from the cell phones along that route.