DATA-CONNECTED CARS SUCK UP ALL THIS INFORMATION ABOUT YOU. |
It is scary how much data cars generate on a daily basis. Your car is watching you. Don't sell your data when you sell your car. CLEAR your car data before selling or returning your used car. Learn more in this article: https://www.rollcall.com/news/policy/cars-data-privacy |
Here are a few of the most common reasons for data breaches.
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When you sell or return a used or rented car, we recommend professionally removing your device from the infotainment center to ensure your data stays secure. Many people think that just by disconnecting and clicking “forget device” on the infotainment center, that their data is deleted completely and permanently. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. It is said that federal agents and people of power are able to access deleted data from cars under certain circumstances, but if a person with ill intentions gets a hold of that car and has the right technologies, there is a great chance that they may be able to get a hold of your “deleted data” from the car as well. No matter how much you hide any of your information, if someone wants to find something out about you (if they have the tools and the mindset) they will. So, make sure to take some safety precautions and give yourself enough time to get your data removed. |
Password Protect Your Phone. Busy holiday shopping for your family and friends, with your jacket and a warm coffee in one hand and browsing through clothing racks with the other… you accidentally put your phone down and forget about it! In the event this happens, and you misplace your mobile device, it’s good to make sure your phone is password protected so that whoever picks it up can’t access your text messages or emails. Phones these days give you the option to create a simple 4-digit pin, a longer 6-digit pin, or even an alphabetical password just to increase protection levels. It may take a second longer to type but take advantage of it because it’ll be well worth not having to deal with being hacked. |
Track Your Phone. Similar to the previous tip, if you’re traveling or have simply misplaced your phone, don’t freak out too much (until you have to) because smartphones, apple products specifically, come with the Find My iPhone and Find My Friends apps that gives you access to your phone’s location by signing in on another device like your laptop or a friend’s phone. You can even ping, lock, and/or wipe your phone if you believe it is in the possession of someone who is up to no good. |
Back Up Your Data Periodically. I’m sure no one thinks about backing up their smartphone on a daily basis, so it has probably been a while since you last backed up your smartphone, right? Well the holiday season is the best time to do that! Whether you’re traveling or snuggled up in a blanket with hot cocoa on your relaxing day (or two) off work, just do a quick back up to your computer or to iCloud so that you know for a fact that if anything were to happen to your device, you have a backup! |
Be wary of e-gifts and discount spam emails! In the midst of all the holidays, I guarantee your inbox is filling up with all the “12 days of Christmas sales!”, “Holiday offer! Up to 70% off”, or “End of year sale is ENDING! Last day to receive 30% off!” emails. Those are reasonable, but if you see any that sound too good to be true for example, “free pair of Ray Bans, only pay for shipping!” Be cautious when opening and clicking on those deals. Make sure you’re receiving it from the official company before you click on any attachments because often times, if you see one that’s too good to be true, it typically is. |
Out with the old (data), in with new (electronics). With all the active holiday deals, everyone knows it’s prime time for some new electronics! If you’ve received the new and shiny iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad or flat screen tv, make sure to say thank you first… but then make sure you clear your data from your old device. Some individuals may even take advantage and snag a new car with those winter holiday deals. But even with getting a new car, you must keep in mind all the data your old car has obtained from previously connecting your phone to the system. Yeah sure, you can click the simple reset button on the infotainment center in the car to “forget” your phone, but is your data removed from the hard drive completely? Instances in the past have proven that answer to be no… And this calls for our data erasure services with Clear My Car Data! |
1. Browsing the Internet/Shopping Online Have you ever started online shopping and then stopped for some reason? Then you start browsing through some other unrelated website and an ad for that exact thing you were shopping for just a second ago pops up? Any site that you have clicked on will most likely track your browsing activity and then try to present similar ads to you. |
2. Cooking A Meal The number of privacy issues has risen as houses are becoming more tech-friendly. Lights, refrigerators, and thermostats that can be controlled with a smartphone can transmit a signal indicating whether you are in your home or not, which ultimately poses a huge personal safety risk. |
3. Driving/Renting a Car Using an EZ Pass to go through tolls logs your location. Red light cameras and speed traps take photos that can pick up your license plate and name the exact time and date the photo was taken. When renting a car, if you connect your phone via Bluetooth or USB, your sensitive information like your contacts, messages, phone logs, emails, etc. are all stored on that car system’s hard drive. |
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