So what exactly is the Data Sharing Notification we're getting, actually sharing ?

[mopar_man]

My tinfoil hat speaking here, but what’s stopping insurance companies from mandating you have your vehicle connected so they can obtain this data at some point? I could easily see some at least trying…

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[Integra23]

My tinfoil hat speaking here, but what’s stopping insurance companies from mandating you have your vehicle connected so they can obtain this data at some point? I could easily see some at least trying…

Yeah I could see this since they are already pushing it. Some also have phone apps that use your gps and accelerometer to gauge your driving offering discounts.

 

[IntegraSpeed]

Letho's Law dropped a video on the subject a couple of days ago.

 

[ABPDE5]

Tried to do this many times today... alqays got the message:
"Could not change settings. Please wait and try again."

Any suggestions?

 

[Integra23]

I don't know how serious this is for our cars. It is lacking built in LTE. Maybe it was intentional eliminating this hardware. I think it can only communicate if you connect the car to WiFi

 

[kjechel]

Excuse me for reviving an old thread, but perhaps I can offer some peace of mind to those concerned about this (I was). I've been researching this for 2 months now and was told by two different techs at Honda In-Car Technology Support (888-528-7876) that the ITS does not have a TCU (Telematics Control Unit) so it is incapable of transmitting any data. This is further supported by the attachments sent to me by @jayy_swish: Comparing the DE4 (A-Spec w/ Tech) to the DE5 you'll see that the the TCU is missing on the DE5. This conclusion is further supported by looking for fuse #26 in your engine fuse box (marked TCU). My car has no fuse there. I hope this means that no one is spying on us, at least as long as your phone is turned off.

View attachment B-CAN Communication Line (KA USA DE4) (Computers and Control Systems) - Aspec wTech.pdf

View attachment B-CAN Communication Line (KA USA DE5) (Computers and Control Systems) - ITS.pdf

 

[Integra23]

Excuse me for reviving an old thread, but perhaps I can offer some peace of mind to those concerned about this (I was). I've been researching this for 2 months now and was told by two different techs at Honda In-Car Technology Support (888-528-7876) that the ITS does not have a TCU (Telematics Control Unit) so it is incapable of transmitting any data. This is further supported by the attachments sent to me by @jayy_swish: Comparing the DE4 (A-Spec w/ Tech) to the DE5 you'll see that the the TCU is missing on the DE5. This conclusion is further supported by looking for fuse #26 in your engine fuse box (marked TCU). My car has no fuse there. I hope this means that no one is spying on us, at least as long as your phone is turned off.

View attachment B-CAN Communication Line (KA USA DE4) (Computers and Control Systems) - Aspec wTech.pdf

View attachment B-CAN Communication Line (KA USA DE5) (Computers and Control Systems) - ITS.pdf

That's what I thought.

 

[StingertimeNC]

Excuse me for reviving an old thread, but perhaps I can offer some peace of mind to those concerned about this (I was). I've been researching this for 2 months now and was told by two different techs at Honda In-Car Technology Support (888-528-7876) that the ITS does not have a TCU (Telematics Control Unit) so it is incapable of transmitting any data. This is further supported by the attachments sent to me by @jayy_swish: Comparing the DE4 (A-Spec w/ Tech) to the DE5 you'll see that the the TCU is missing on the DE5. This conclusion is further supported by looking for fuse #26 in your engine fuse box (marked TCU). My car has no fuse there. I hope this means that no one is spying on us, at least as long as your phone is turned off.

View attachment B-CAN Communication Line (KA USA DE4) (Computers and Control Systems) - Aspec wTech.pdf

View attachment B-CAN Communication Line (KA USA DE5) (Computers and Control Systems) - ITS.pdf

awesome news!!

 

[SilverRocket]

Excuse me for reviving an old thread, but perhaps I can offer some peace of mind to those concerned about this (I was). I've been researching this for 2 months now and was told by two different techs at Honda In-Car Technology Support (888-528-7876) that the ITS does not have a TCU (Telematics Control Unit) so it is incapable of transmitting any data. This is further supported by the attachments sent to me by @jayy_swish: Comparing the DE4 (A-Spec w/ Tech) to the DE5 you'll see that the the TCU is missing on the DE5. This conclusion is further supported by looking for fuse #26 in your engine fuse box (marked TCU). My car has no fuse there. I hope this means that no one is spying on us, at least as long as your phone is turned off.

View attachment B-CAN Communication Line (KA USA DE4) (Computers and Control Systems) - Aspec wTech.pdf

View attachment B-CAN Communication Line (KA USA DE5) (Computers and Control Systems) - ITS.pdf

Thank you!

Similar to Integra23, I believed this to be the case with the lack of Acura Link features but belt and suspenders can anyone confirm if Android Auto (or CarPlay) offers hotspot connectivity to the car or is it purely just mirroring the screen over wifi.

I'm 99% it does not, because with my phone connected I could not access the option to turn off Data Sharing, but the Wifi icon on the display gives me that 1% doubt.

 

[chuuey]

An interesting video pertaining to this topic.

 

[ABPDE5]

Thank you!

Similar to Integra23, I believed this to be the case with the lack of Acura Link features but belt and suspenders can anyone confirm if Android Auto (or CarPlay) offers hotspot connectivity to the car or is it purely just mirroring the screen over wifi.

I'm 99% it does not, because with my phone connected I could not access the option to turn off Data Sharing, but the Wifi icon on the display gives me that 1% doubt.

Same.

 

[SeanIsElsewhere]

Interesting find while looking into VeriRisk’s site this morning. Doesn’t look like they are sharing any longer as of earlier this month

 

[mopar_man]

I wonder if there are lawsuits.

 

[SeanIsElsewhere]

I wonder if there are lawsuits.

I really hope we see a big change in the near future with regards to data sharing from all corners of the economy. If lawsuits are needed, I say so be it! This has been an ongoing problem for consumers and is doing no one any good except for these leech companies and their clients (which in turn make more money as well)

 

[SilverRocket]

Interesting find while looking into VeriRisk’s site this morning. Doesn’t look like they are sharing any longer as of earlier this month

Thank you for sharing! Let's hope this is not a game of whack a mole where they're still selling it, but via a different channel. Definitely great news either way.

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