Tag: driving behavior data

Your Car Knows What You Did Last Summer (And It’s Telling)

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Vehicle Data Tracking

What You Need to Know About the Growing Debate Over Vehicle Data Tracking Imagine hopping into your car, ready to make the morning commute. You think your biggest question is whether traffic will cooperate. But what if your car has been quietly collecting details about your habits all along? Where you drive, how fast you go, your braking patterns—even data about your phone’s movements. And now, news of major lawsuits is raising the stakes on how this data might be used without your knowledge. Who’s being taken to court, and…

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Revolution or Invasion? Automakers Sharing Driving Data with Insurance Companies

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driving data insurance

In the recent article titled, “Automakers Are Sharing Consumers’ Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies,” by the New York Times,  the argument unfolds around the alliance between automakers and insurance firms. The central tenet of the paper uncovers a practice where car manufacturers transmit driving behavior data to insurers. This article explores the potential ramifications on insurance premiums, privacy concerns and consumer habits. The Impact on Insurance Premiums The sharing of driving data stands to revolutionize the insurance industry. On one hand, it can be a boon for safe drivers who…

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