"Automakers Cleared in Privacy Lawsuit. Are Your Text Messages and Call Logs at Risk?"

A federal judge in Seattle threw out a class-action lawsuit alleging that some of the top automakers used their vehicles' onboard infotainment systems to record and intercept drivers' text messages and phone call logs. The judge ruled that the practice did not violate the Washington Privacy Act, noting that the plaintiffs had failed to prove the activity threatened "their business, person, or reputation." Among the automakers being sued were Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen, and General Motors. Northeastern Global News spoke with David Choffnes, associate professor of computer science and privacy and cybersecurity expert at Northeastern University, about the decision. Choffnes gives insight into how cybersecurity researchers are studying connected vehicles and their impact on user privacy. This article continues to discuss Choffnes' thoughts on a recent ruling concerning automakers collecting texts and call log data. 
 
Northeastern University reports "Automakers Cleared in Privacy Lawsuit. Are Your Text Messages and Call Logs at Risk?"

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