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# Court rules automakers can record and intercept owner text messages
- URL: https://werd.io/court-rules-automakers-can-record-and-intercept-owner-text-messages/
- Published: 2023-11-09T01:26:06.000Z
- Updated: 2023-11-09T01:26:06.000Z
- Author: Ben Werdmuller
- Tags: NotableLinks, #Import 2025-06-13 09:20

At least in Washington State, car manufacturers may record and intercept the text messages of drivers who have connected their devices to their cars via Bluetooth or cable.

That data can then be resold or provided to law enforcement without a warrant. [#Technology](https://werd.io/tag/Technology)

\[[Link](https://therecord.media/class-action-lawsuit-cars-text-messages-privacy)\]