Re: About WiFi7

On 8/24/2024 12:43 PM, Edward Rawde wrote:

When I buy a car I want to know exactly what data it will be transmitting over the cellular network,
who it is transmitted to and what they are using the data for.

Good luck with that.  Privacy laws (in the US) give you practically no real
rights, in that regard.  The Fine Print *may* tell you that "data is shared"
but knowing what that data is AND being able to opt-out is a different story.

If it's not possible to decline then I will consider a different manufacturer or even an older car.

Sure, I'm looking for a '61 Continental, presently.  But, that's no
guarantee that I'll be "anonymous"...  I'll still have to drive it
to the DMV testing facility annually to ride the dyno -- and, they'll
know how many miles I've driven.  My insurer can require me to
show up for an inspection of the odometer to ensure I remain qualified
for the lower "low mileage" rate.  My tires will betray the miles
traveled and type of terrain.  Ditto air filters.  Remember, just because
YOU can't deduce this information from these "bits of evidence",
doesn't mean folks with access to big data can't!
[Just like deducing whether someone shit, showered or bathed]
Don't drive it "out in public" because license plate readers and
traffic cameras can still track your travels, current whereabouts,
rate of travel, any accidents you may be involved in, occupants,
etc.
And, that's not to say what "private individuals" are "collecting"
about your public appearances and sharing without your knowledge
or consent.
[A buddy's wife "discovered" that his car was parked outside his previous
girlfriend's house the day before their wedding.  Was sharing that
information "illegal"?  He was parked on a public street so has no
right to privacy, etc.]
Even older cars tattle.  It was not uncommon to get a speeding ticket
for travel (over the course of hours!) on limited access "turnpikes"
where your entry and exit times were recorded -- and the miles between
*known* (hence your average speed).  Is this not also true on the Autobahn?
A college friend was busted because they noticed he was using an awful lot
of electricity for ONE person (Think:  grow farm).
If you don't want data to leak, then you have to have TOTAL control over
the services that you use.  Not practical in the modern world.