Download This Show Opt Out 04 | What did I just agree to?
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Dec 19, 2025 Dr. Katharine Kemp, a privacy law expert at UNSW, dives into the murky waters of consent and data practices, revealing the surprising data collection by connected cars. She highlights how companies interpret this data to infer sensitive personal information. Dr. Sky Croeser from Curtin University sheds light on user consent fatigue and the challenges of opting out, suggesting community-run platforms like Mastodon as ethical alternatives. Both guests advocate for more transparency and practical steps to reclaim control over our digital lives.
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Privacy Policies Are Practically Unreadable
- Reading every privacy policy would take more than six working weeks per year for an average person.
- The language used (e.g., pseudonymised, hashed) makes policies effectively unreadable and inaccessible.
Connected Cars Reveal Much More Than Location
- Connected cars collect continuous location and usage data that reveal routines and sensitive personal details.
- Manufacturers can use that data beyond safety for marketing and profiling.
My Car Figured Out Where 'Home' Is
- Rae noticed her car learned where 'home' is after a few weeks without her input.
- The car now prompts navigation based on inferred routines, which felt intrusive to her.