[jstanley]

You seem to be suggesting that Toyota are the good guys because they collect data but don't share it.

That's not what I want! I want them not to collect it. Then I don't have to worry about what they use it for, whether they share it, or whether it will get leaked.

[d0gsg0w00f]

But will you sue them if you get hurt and you find out the part was a known failure mode and eligible for a recall?

[cstrahan]

Sure, why not?

This isn't some dichotomy: either collect data behind peoples backs, or have no way to reach out when there are recalls.

An alternative option: provide an easy, obvious way to subscribe to such notifications.

[d0gsg0w00f]

That's my point. They're likely doing it to minimize exposure risk for lawsuits.