S2E1: Driving Privacy Left: Vehicular Privacy with Andrea Amico (Privacy4Cars)

Jan 3, 2023

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Of the almost 300 million cars that are in circulation in the U.S., the vast majority collect consumer’s personal information. Every time you connect your phone via USB or Bluetooth, your car is designed to download data and store it locally. The automotive industry is grossly behind when it comes to data privacy and safety, but that’s where Privacy4Cars comes in.

Privacy4Cars is the first (and only) privacy tech company focused on identifying the challenges posed by vehicle data. They create solutions to better protect consumers and businesses by offering improved privacy, safety, security, and compliance.

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In our conversation, Andrea reveals how personal data flows through vehicular systems and networks. He highlights the type of data that can be easily found in cars, such as your frequently visited addresses, garage codes, text messages, emails, and so on. Andrea explains the different privacy concerns that have so far remained unaddressed across the industry and his theory on why these gaps exist.

It might be unsettling to hear about the state of privacy in the automotive industry, but fortunately, the folks at Privacy4Cars are dedicated to creating new standards. Andrea shares what the industry reaction has been to Privacy4Cars’ initiatives and highlights some other organizations that are leading innovation on this issue.

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Topics Covered:

Andrea’s professional background and what inspired him to launch Privacy4Cars
Debunking common myths about data storage and security in cars
Where car data privacy falls under EU GDPR
How Privacy4Cars helps companies solve compliance issues
Feedback from third-party wholesalers, dealerships, and service providers
Advice for automotive software developers when architecting systems and networks in this space

Resources Mentioned:

Read STOP's paper, Wiretaps on Wheels
Read the European Data Protection Guidelines for Connected Vehicles
Learn about Privacy4Cars

Guest Info:

Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn
Follow @Privacy4Cars on Twitter

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