Modern cars report your driving data, which gets sold to insurance companies and affects your rates - Conspiracies

Modern cars report your driving data, which gets sold to insurance companies and affects your rates (www.nytimes.com)

posted 287 days ago by DZP1 287 days ago by DZP1 +24 / -1

Automakers Are Sharing Consumers’ Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies

LexisNexis, which generates consumer risk profiles for the insurers, knew about every trip G.M. drivers had taken in their cars, including when they sped, braked too hard or accelerated rapidly.

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– Jamezelo 1 point 286 days ago +1 / -0

I think Android's app store is a bit more clear about the permissions - but.. it's also ran by Google so if you think they give a shit about your privacy or any of that I have a bridge to sell you lol

I'll admit that there's been times I just hopped on took a quick glance and installed something more times than I should. But, alot of times i'll look up (although once again..google) the app and see if anyones talked about it and have a reason I should avoid it. It's not a fool-proof plan but its alot better than just relying on the "reviews"/comments on the app itself because just like Amazon there's a ton of fake reviews on bad products lol

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