Toyota, BMW, and Other Automakers Are Sharing Sensitive Consumer Location Data, US Senators Claim
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May 6, 2024, 9:34 a.m.
Senators reportedly state that several major automakers have admitted to sharing sensitive location data without a warrant. The list includes Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, and Subaru. The senators added that Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, BMW, Volkswagen, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, and Kia admitted that they just need subpoenas, which do not need a judge's approval, before disclosing location data to government organizations. The senators noted that Volkswagen's statement requires a warrant for more than seven-day location data.