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Is Your Phone Tracking Your Driving?
Jun 23, 2024
Tech reporter Kashmir Hill discusses the use of driving data by automakers to influence insurance prices. The podcast explores concerns over data collection, consent issues, and the debate on using real-time driving data for setting auto insurance prices.
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- Automakers use driving data to influence insurance prices without user awareness.
- Insurance rates are affected by driver scores based on driving behavior data sharing.
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Life360 App and Privacy Concerns
Kathleen Lomax, a worried mother from New Jersey, began using the Life360 app to track her twin daughters' driving habits and locations. Although she paid $100 annually for the service to ensure their safety, she was shocked to discover that the app shared driving behavior data with an insurance analytics company called Airti for personalized auto insurance quotes. This revelation led Kathleen to request a refund and delete the app from her family's devices, citing concerns about the lack of transparency regarding data sharing.
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