Merry Marwig

Merry Marwig, Vice President of Global Communications & Advocacy at Privacy4Cars, sheds light on the overlooked privacy risks associated with modern vehicles. She discusses how cars collect sensitive data like geolocation and biometrics, often without consumer awareness. Merry critiques the traditional notice-and-consent model and emphasizes the need for data sanitization in rental and fleet services. With real-world examples, she reveals the potential dangers of defleeted cars and calls on security leaders to reshape their approach to privacy in the automotive sector.