Driver privacy rules are set to change
We all value our privacy. We all like some things to stay within the four walls of our home, and we don’t like the idea of people nosing around through our drawers. We’re all aware that websites collect sensitive information, and understandably, we are quite cautious about it. Occasionally, websites are restricted as to what data they can capture from its readers online, just like mobile phone companies are restricted to what data it can obtain from its customers. Now, with drivers across Europe connecting their phones to their van or car whilst out on the road, the European Parliament has made the decision to adopt new rules that will protect the privacy of those who chose to connect to their vehicle. The new rules will now mean that people can choose to restrict their personal data when connecting to a vehicle. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has stated that where individuals can be identified by things such as GPS information constitutes as personal data, and having a ...