The policy discloses that Ford collects vehicle identification, diagnostic data, precise geolocation, speed, direction, route history, and driving behavior data from connected vehicles operated by consumers.
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This provision establishes Ford's authority to collect continuous location and behavioral data from connected vehicles, including route history and driving patterns, which may be shared with third parties as described elsewhere in the policy.
Interpretive note: The exact scope of data collection from connected vehicles and which specific vehicle models or connectivity features trigger collection is not fully specified in the truncated document text available for review.
The updated privacy policy establishes a more structured disclosure framework with explicit California privacy rights information and cookie consent management. The revised terms now route California residents to supplemental privacy notices that explain collection practices and provide mechanisms to exercise privacy rights. The removal of specific language describing customer review collection processes and dealership moderation standards means these details are now consolidated into the main privacy notice rather than appearing in review-specific sections. You can access California-specific privacy rights and consent options through the links provided in the updated privacy notice.
View change record →The provision shifted from enumerated data types (VIN, oil life, tire pressure, etc.) to broader categories (diagnostic data, precise geolocation, route history) with explicit mention of connected vehicle context.
View full change record →Under this provision, Ford collects precise geolocation, driving behavior records, speed and route history, and vehicle diagnostic data from connected vehicles; consumers who drive Ford connected vehicles are subject to this ongoing data collection as described in the policy.
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"We collect information from and about the connected vehicles you drive, including vehicle identification information, vehicle data (including diagnostic data), location and driving data (including precise geolocation, speed, direction, route history, and driving behavior), and data related to your use of in-vehicle features.— Excerpt from Ford's Ford Privacy Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Collection of precise geolocation data engages state-level location privacy statutes in California (CPRA), Washington (My Health MY Data Act where health inferences may arise), and other jurisdictions with location-specific protections. The FTC Act applies to material representations about the scope and purpose of this data collection. Biometric data, if inferred from driving behavior patterns, may require evaluation under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. Continuous collection of precise geolocation and driving behavior from connected vehicles represents a high-sensitivity data category under multiple state privacy frameworks. The volume and granularity of vehicle-generated data creates compliance obligations around data retention, purpose limitation, and third-party sharing disclosures that require ongoing governance attention. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: California residents have specific rights under CPRA regarding precise geolocation as a sensitive personal information category, potentially requiring opt-out or opt-in consent mechanisms. Illinois residents may have exposure under BIPA if biometric data is inferred. Washington state's My Health MY Data Act may apply if health-related inferences are drawn from driving patterns. Fleet operators and commercial vehicle users may face additional regulatory considerations. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Vendor contracts with telematics providers, mapping services, and connected vehicle platform partners should be audited to confirm data processing agreements cover the categories of vehicle-generated data described in this provision. Data sharing arrangements with dealers and advertising partners involving location data require specific contractual safeguards under applicable state law. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should confirm that consent mechanisms for precise geolocation collection meet CPRA's sensitive personal information requirements, including whether a separate opt-out or opt-in is required. Data retention schedules for route history and driving behavior records should be reviewed against applicable state law minimization standards. Records of processing activities should reflect the full scope of vehicle-generated data categories described in this provision.
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This provision establishes Ford's authority to collect continuous location and behavioral data from connected vehicles, including route history and driving patterns, which may be shared with third parties as described elsewhere in the policy.
Under this provision, Ford collects precise geolocation, driving behavior records, speed and route history, and vehicle diagnostic data from connected vehicles; consumers who drive Ford connected vehicles are subject to this ongoing data collection as described in the policy.
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