Privacy4Cars, the privacy-tech company focused on solving privacy and security issues posed by vehicle data to protect consumers and automotive businesses, has announced the release of a groundbreaking update to its free consumer Vehicle Privacy Report™ website to give vehicle users, in minutes, more informed choices and greater power to demand better protections.
Taking action is simple for consumers. Upon running their free Vehicle Privacy Report™, they will be prompted with new, streamlined options to file privacy requests based on their VIN and geography: to self-submit privacy requests, to make their voice heard with local government officials, or to appoint Privacy4Cars as their agent for free.
Over 600,000 consumers around the world have already used Vehicle Privacy Report™ to help more easily understand the personal data practices of their manufacturers, auto lenders, auto insurers, and dealerships, with 1 in 10 of those consumers choosing to appoint Privacy4Cars to file opt-out requests on their behalf, for free. The new updates to Vehicle Privacy Report™ makes it easier than ever for consumers to understand privacy practices affecting them in automotive, express their privacy preferences, and make their voices heard.
By going to https://vehicleprivacyreport.com, consumers can now see information aimed at helping consumers identify if the manufacturer of their vehicle allows them to make choices about the personal data they collect and, if so, self-file their own opt-out and deletion requests. This new feature is in addition to displaying publicly available information about the practices of manufacturers, service providers, auto lenders, insurers, and the privacy history of a specific VIN. Consumers can consequently cut the average research and filing time down from hours to a few minutes.
Based on its experience filing privacy requests on behalf of tens of thousands of consumers globally, Privacy4Cars will share its database, free of charge, so consumers can better know who to contact and how to place requests, follow up by phone, leave feedback, and more, for the geography they reside in. This includes information for consumers in all states in the US, all provinces in Canada, most members of the European Union, the UK, and Australia.
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