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Most consumers do not realize that fine print within complicated privacy policies often obscures the true nature of data collection, sharing, and its potential consequences. For sports car enthusiasts, this issue is particularly potent—an enthusiast taking their vehicle to a race track might find their insurance premiums penalized based on metrics categorized as reckless driving, entirely separate from their everyday driving behavior.
Surveying various automakers reveals that some, like Subaru, claim to only share odometer data, while others, like Ford, assert that they only share driver data with explicit consumer consent. However, many brands also incorporate 'opt-in' clauses that may not be clearly communicated, often leading to uninformed consent from drivers.