Philip, As far as I know, Toyota is developing many systems that are likely to be used by something in the future. I have seen some "dicover" type footage of cars with distance sensors on them to keep the car from rearending another one. and concepts that take THAT item to even greater lengths. developed by Toyota. I am not holding my breath for things like this to happen as long as freedom is still granted in this country, as the marketplace will rid the roads of things like this. However, I feel like I should let you in on a secret............. GM and Ford have , in their cars already, information gathering systems that help identify *how* damage is done to engines and other components in cars that are under current warranties. The information is very detailed and If I am not mistaken, not admissable as a reason to deny coverage just yet. It is Much easier to identify why engines are damaged , using data that is collected, and remedy the issue that may have caused the damage, down to the tiniest part sometimes even though that part might not have been noticed as the culprit in prior situations. The information that is gathered could also incrimnate someone if it were admissable as a way to identify criminal activity, such as speeding excessively, and racing, which in my state is now considered a felony........if *caught* racing. Funny thing is, Almost all manufacturers are already using some sort of info gathering systems, so it would be quite easily adapted to the telematics discussed in the article you posted. The thing that I think is most seriously scaring you , is the fact that somehow, government will use YOU against YOU if it becomes legal to do so. If that were the case, it could be argued that what they gathered should be protected by the fifth amendment. Just like any other form of self incrimination situation. " I plead the fifth , Your Honor." A discussion should be welcomed on any subject that can be considered as important as you have made this one seem. Just calm down a bit,........take your muscle relaxers and lay down a while. It'll be alright man. Amercas makret place will eventually prevail in privacy issues..................for the most part.
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