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==Data collection== | ==Data collection== | ||
===Types of data collected=== | ===Types of data collected=== | ||
Subaru’s privacy policy and STARLINK terms of service specify that the following data may be collected:<ref name="SubaruPrivacy">[https://www.subaru.com/support/privacy-policies.html Subaru Privacy Policy] | Subaru’s privacy policy and STARLINK terms of service specify that the following data may be collected:<ref name="SubaruPrivacy">[https://www.subaru.com/support/privacy-policies.html Subaru Privacy Policy] - subaru.com - accessed 2025-01-16</ref> | ||
*'''Personal information''' | *'''Personal information''' | ||
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===Collection methods=== | ===Collection methods=== | ||
Data collection is performed through: | Data collection is performed through: | ||
*Vehicle sensors and diagnostic modules.<ref name="MozillaReview">[https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/privacynotincluded/subaru/ "Mozilla Foundation Privacy Review: Subaru"] | *Vehicle sensors and diagnostic modules.<ref name="MozillaReview">[https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/privacynotincluded/subaru/ "Mozilla Foundation Privacy Review: Subaru"] - foundation.mozilla.org - accessed 2025-01-16</ref> | ||
*GPS tracking systems. | *GPS tracking systems. | ||
*Cellular-connectivity modules. | *Cellular-connectivity modules. | ||
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===Third-party data sharing=== | ===Third-party data sharing=== | ||
Subaru shares data with several entities, including: | Subaru shares data with several entities, including: | ||
*Data brokers, such as LexisNexis<ref | *Data brokers, such as LexisNexis<ref name="SubaruPrivacy" /> and Verisk.<ref name="TorqueNews">[https://www.torquenews.com/1084/subaru-now-involved-vehicle-data-collection-lawsuit-investigation "Vehicle Data Collection Lawsuit"] - torquenews.com - accessed 2025-01-16</ref><ref name="NYT">[https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/technology/carmakers-driver-tracking-insurance.html "Automakers Are Sharing Drivers’ Data"]- nytimes.com - accessed 2025-01-16</ref> | ||
*Insurance companies for risk assessment and pricing.<ref name="TorqueNews" /> | *Insurance companies for risk assessment and pricing.<ref name="TorqueNews" /> | ||
*Marketing firms. | *Marketing firms. | ||
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*Increase insurance premiums based on driving patterns. | *Increase insurance premiums based on driving patterns. | ||
*Monitor driving behaviors to assess risk. | *Monitor driving behaviors to assess risk. | ||
*Use driving data for personalized coverage offerings.<ref name=" | *Use driving data for personalized coverage offerings.<ref name="NYT" /> | ||
==Privacy concerns== | ==Privacy concerns== | ||
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*Submitting detailed personal information. | *Submitting detailed personal information. | ||
*Potentially long response times. | *Potentially long response times. | ||
*No verification mechanism for successful opt-out.<ref name="ConsumerForum">[https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/privacy-not-included-subaru-report-connected-services-etc.556583/ "Privacy Report Discussion"] | *No verification mechanism for successful opt-out.<ref name="ConsumerForum">[https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/privacy-not-included-subaru-report-connected-services-etc.556583/ "Privacy Report Discussion"] - subaruoutback.org - accessed 2025-01-16</ref> | ||
===Legal challenges=== | ===Legal challenges=== | ||
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*Embedded telematics devices. | *Embedded telematics devices. | ||
*4G LTE cellular networks. | *4G LTE cellular networks. | ||
*GPS receivers and cloud-based data-processing systems.<ref name="StarlinkTerms">[https://www.subaru.com/support/terms-and-conditions/subaru-starlink/subaru-starlink-services.html "Subaru STARLINK Terms and Conditions"] | *GPS receivers and cloud-based data-processing systems.<ref name="StarlinkTerms">[https://www.subaru.com/support/terms-and-conditions/subaru-starlink/subaru-starlink-services.html "Subaru STARLINK Terms and Conditions"] - subaru.com - accessed 2025-01-16</ref> | ||
===Data transmission=== | ===Data transmission=== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Automotive privacy]] | [[Category:Automotive privacy]] | ||
[[Category:Data Collection]] | [[Category:Data Collection]] | ||
[[Category:Consumer rights]] | [[Category:Consumer rights]] | ||