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Modern cars are surveillance devices on wheels with major privacy risks – new report (theconversation.com)

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New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet connected cars in Australia. It’s yet another reason why we need urgent reform of privacy laws.

Modern cars are increasingly equipped with internet-enabled features. Your “connected car” might automatically detect an accident and call emergency services, or send a notification if a child is left in the back seat.

But connected cars are also sophisticated surveillance devices. The data they collect can create a highly revealing picture of each driver. If this data is misused, it can result in privacy and security threats.

A report published today analysed the privacy terms from 15 of the most popular new car brands that sell connected cars in Australia.

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 month ago (1 children)

An eBike would be faster, and way easier to maintain and store. They don't require insurance.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Horses can run between 25-30 MPH, a class 3 e-bike caps out at 28 MPH. So, they're about the same.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Also, horse is bigger/more visible to cars, and maybe could be in the street. So you may not have to wait on traffic crossings as much depending on the area.

I still choose e-bike because poo, but what a looney idea, I love it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Just superglue a neodymium magnet to the bottom of your bike shoe and hover it over the sensor lines in front of the stop light.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Horses can't just go galloping around everywhere. It's hard on them, hard on their hooves if they're carrying a rider, and they require distance to get up to that speed. They have limited endurance, and if they eat right after a hard gallop, then they get bloat and die a painful death. Trust me, a bicycle is faster, and easier, and all around better unless you're commuting around the hills and backcountry.