07-11-2023, 07:42 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-18-2023, 08:53 PM by quattro4awd.)
Is it possible for OrBit to be able access the data associated with vehicle telematics that is stored in the various ECU's? and does it have the capability to delete this metadata or prevent it from being transmitted to or accessed by Volvo or their 3rd party vendors?
This is along the lines of data privacy and "do not sell my information" type deals... things like phone contacts, location, GPS data, travel history, searches, voice recognition profiles, advertising ID, usage & diagnostics (app and otherwise), etc.
It would be nice to have an ability to "see" what metadata information is collected, how often it's collected, where it is stored, how long it is stored and how this information is being transmitted (VIA the vehicle's onboard modem) or accessed (VIA the OBD II port) by Volvo or their 3rd party vendors.
Ideally I would prefer to be able to stop the collection in the 1st place. if something like that is not possible then to me the next best thing would be to have an automated "delete" function that has the capability to select the frequency at which the metadata is deleted. If those options are not feasible the next option would be to block the access / transmission of the metadata.
I realize this is a lot to ask, but for those individuals that are concerned about privacy issues, they need to look beyond just their cell phone... these days newer vehicles are basically a mobile phone on wheels and their data collection and sharing/selling is largely unchecked.
This is along the lines of data privacy and "do not sell my information" type deals... things like phone contacts, location, GPS data, travel history, searches, voice recognition profiles, advertising ID, usage & diagnostics (app and otherwise), etc.
It would be nice to have an ability to "see" what metadata information is collected, how often it's collected, where it is stored, how long it is stored and how this information is being transmitted (VIA the vehicle's onboard modem) or accessed (VIA the OBD II port) by Volvo or their 3rd party vendors.
Ideally I would prefer to be able to stop the collection in the 1st place. if something like that is not possible then to me the next best thing would be to have an automated "delete" function that has the capability to select the frequency at which the metadata is deleted. If those options are not feasible the next option would be to block the access / transmission of the metadata.
I realize this is a lot to ask, but for those individuals that are concerned about privacy issues, they need to look beyond just their cell phone... these days newer vehicles are basically a mobile phone on wheels and their data collection and sharing/selling is largely unchecked.