The New York Times reports on privacy concerns based on increasingly sophisticated technology systems in cars. While automakers say they are responding to consumer demand, privacy advocates disagree. Sens. John Hoeven (R-ND) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) will soon introduce a bill that would put car owners in control of the data collected on the vehicle event data recorders commonly known as black boxes. “We’ve got real privacy concerns on the part of the public,” Hoeven said. “People are very concerned about their personal privacy, especially as technology continues to advance.” (Registration may be required to access this story.)
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