[voidpepe]

Insurance companies get these information from more direct sources. For example how you drive your car is sourced straight from the car manufacturers. And they pay big time for it. I can confirm this at least for one large automotive company that I cannot mention because of legal reasons, but they were founded by one infamous failed artist.

[anonym29]

>For example how you drive your car is sourced straight from the car manufacturers.

This is why I do not, and never will, own a car with telemetry capabilities. I'm happy with my old dumb car. No smart crap for me.

[syndicatedjelly]

That type of car in 20 years will become as rare as one without OBD, sadly

[voidpepe]

And also unusable if you live in a bigger city. Many of those are pushing to ban old cars due to pollution and noise regulations.

[anonym29]

Noise regulations?

Yeah, my ancient 4 cylinder hybrid Prius absolutely rips, sounds like a total monster /s

[nerdponx]

Doesn't mean they should be allowed to. Or that your car should even be sending that data without your explicit consent.

[voidpepe]

The upcoming Euro 6 standard requires the car manufacturer to collect all data related to emissions. The current wording is so wide that it could also include things like if you have a heater on or how loud is your music because all of those systems consume energy and contribute to the emissions.

One can only imagine what is hiding behind these regulations.

[voidpepe]

Also, I'm aware that some car manufacturers are planning to pay users for their consent to collect more data about them from the car. However it's supposed to be a one time payment not worth more than a full tank.

[mildchalupa]

VW