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[–] CookieOfFortune@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

Their most recent OTA update also allows you to disable location sharing, presumably to conform to California law.

[–] talentedkiwi@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

Likely to disable it for other users mostly for in a domestic abuse situation (not the OEM) for a new York law. https://opdv.ny.gov/nys-connected-vehicle-service-laws

[–] brisk@aussie.zone 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Any idea if this is true outside the US?

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Just cover up the sharkfin with aluminum tape.

[–] talentedkiwi@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

Those are mostly for GPS and AM/FM. The antenna for the connected services is likely in the dash.