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Originally Posted by Nahoa
So long as that data is retained in the black box and not continuously transmitted in an attributable way, there is no privacy issue. In the US (as other places) we have a right to privacy, we do not have a right to anonymity. There is nothing in our constitution that grants us a right to be in public and have your actions not be noted -- and that supports the rule of law and the rights of others. In my experience the only folks who make this jump and try to protect a right to anonymity are folks doing something they know they shouldn't and that is either illegal or socially unacceptable.
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I'll tell you right off the bat, the data can be used by insurance companies to determine: "Driving style and habits", so when you took off a bit quick at the green light, or made that slick turn... don't be surprised if you get a letter from your insurance company saying you're classified as a "high risk" driver... get ready to pay.
Secondly, the system cannot speak for itself, nor can it be cross-examined in court, since it's a computer, computers have errors... now imagine the system malfunctions and records you were going 120 when you were doing 40 and got into an accident? No longer about anonymity or privacy, but a computer versus your word.
As to the US constitution, people have a right to be secure in their persons, papers and things (4th Amendment), now, a Police officer needs a warrant to search your property, that includes your vehicle, but a black box bypasses this requirement. So you have the right to be secure in your property. In the very least, the manufacturers should disclose this to you before you purchase the vehicle as part of the full disclosure requirement of any lawful contractual relationship.