Carmakers are failing the privacy test. Owners have little or no control over data collected - eviltoast
  • @Marimfisher@burggit.moe
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    110 months ago

    I wonder how hard it is to disable certain tacking “features” on a car. Could I simply remove the WiFi system, cut an antenna, or pull the power to a section?

    • @algorithmae@lemmy.one
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      210 months ago

      Yes. At the very minimum you can locate the GSM transmitter and snip a few circuit board traces. It’s not simple by any means but as long as it’s not integrated into a monolithic chip it will be possible.

    • @FeelzGoodMan420
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      210 months ago

      The only issue is your entire infotainment system including the radio will probably stop working.