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Connected cars the focus of upcoming consultation by Australia's privacy watchdog

By James Panichi ( May 2, 2025, 06:43 GMT | Insight) -- Regulatory concerns over the collection of data by makers of connected cars will be the focus of a consultation process by Australia’s privacy watchdog, which will ask for feedback from consumers and industry representatives, a key official said today. Speaking in Sydney, Australian Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind said that with estimates connected cars will account for 93 percent of all new vehicles sold by 2031, her office would be “looking to consult with stakeholders” while monitoring developments.Regulatory concerns over the collection of data by makers of connected cars will be the focus of a consultation process by Australia’s privacy watchdog, which will ask for feedback from consumers and industry representatives, a key official said today....

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