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How to opt out of the privacy nightmare that comes with new Hondas (sherwood.news)
submitted 6 months ago by mesamunefire@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] recursive_recursion@programming.dev 28 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

For those who haven't yet bought a Honda:

[–] barsquid@lemmy.world 42 points 6 months ago (2 children)

They're basically all doing it, so make sure to research who is doing it the least.

[–] deathbird@mander.xyz 12 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Or at this point, the one whose tracking is easiest and safest to avoid or circumvent.

[–] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 6 points 6 months ago

How easy is the telematics unit to remove and whether disabling it affects the functions that are important to you.

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

The only car makers that give data deletion options are Dacia Renault:

Only two - Renault and Dacia, which are not sold in North America - offer drivers the option to have their data deleted

Source: https://www.euronews.com/next/2023/09/06/wiretaps-on-wheels-drivers-warned-their-data-privacy-is-not-guaranteed-in-modern-vehicles

[–] xep@fedia.io 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Good news! Has the time finally come for us to buy a Dacia Sandero?

[–] jimbolauski@lemm.ee 0 points 6 months ago

10-15k for a new car where do I sign up?