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Infinite-T · 09-21-2011, 07:21 PM

Don't also forget, it is not just what on star may or may not do with the info, but that it is being stored. That what is stored can be stolen. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the world. Just think about all the recent news events about stolen/compromised data... those wiki-leaks guys managed to steal top secret stuff from US government and DOD systems.

I'm not saying that for the average Joe that anyone would give a damn about where you are going or were you have been, but if they wanted to, they most certainly can find out.

I wouldn't also be too surprised if the data was used to give to insurance companies and police. Don't forget, part of the on star account setup IS inputing your insurance company and policy number! How easy is it then to solicit your company to give them incriminating evidence for part of the proceeds? There is red light cameras that send you tickets for "running" lights. Why wouldn't your car be able to tattle on you for speeding/etc.?on star could get some of the citation proceeds just like the red light camera companies do.same with warrenty claims, they already know who your dealer is.

All they would have to do is add some small print to their privacy policy and it would be perfectly legal. How many of you actually read all of it?

Don't forget also about you vehicles security. On star can unlock you car, and even start some of them. I read an article just last week about hqckers that were able to remotely access those features easily. If you can do it, what keeps other from being able to do it?

I am not saying any of this is happening, or will, but now, it is easily possible.

I do work in the cyber/data security field, I know that anything that is stored can be stolen.

09-21-2011, 07:21 PM	#169
Infinite-T Drives: 2011 1LT RS RJT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 722 View My Garage	Don't also forget, it is not just what on star may or may not do with the info, but that it is being stored. That what is stored can be stolen. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the world. Just think about all the recent news events about stolen/compromised data... those wiki-leaks guys managed to steal top secret stuff from US government and DOD systems. I'm not saying that for the average Joe that anyone would give a damn about where you are going or were you have been, but if they wanted to, they most certainly can find out. I wouldn't also be too surprised if the data was used to give to insurance companies and police. Don't forget, part of the on star account setup IS inputing your insurance company and policy number! How easy is it then to solicit your company to give them incriminating evidence for part of the proceeds? There is red light cameras that send you tickets for "running" lights. Why wouldn't your car be able to tattle on you for speeding/etc.?on star could get some of the citation proceeds just like the red light camera companies do.same with warrenty claims, they already know who your dealer is. All they would have to do is add some small print to their privacy policy and it would be perfectly legal. How many of you actually read all of it? Don't forget also about you vehicles security. On star can unlock you car, and even start some of them. I read an article just last week about hqckers that were able to remotely access those features easily. If you can do it, what keeps other from being able to do it? I am not saying any of this is happening, or will, but now, it is easily possible. I do work in the cyber/data security field, I know that anything that is stored can be stolen.