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Vehicle Telematics and Geolocation Data Collection

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes the scope of telematics data collection that Ford may conduct from vehicles using connected services, including real-time driving behavior metrics and location information, which Ford may process for service, diagnostics, and other stated purposes.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users of Ford connected vehicle services operate under terms that authorize continuous collection of driving behavior data, vehicle diagnostics, and geolocation information. The provision specifies the categories of data Ford collects but does not address use restrictions, retention periods, or third-party sharing practices within this clause itself.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We collect information about your vehicle including vehicle identification number (VIN), make, model, model year, selling dealer, servicing dealer, date of purchase or lease, warranty information, and mileage. If you use our connected vehicle services, we also may collect vehicle data including vehicle health information (including diagnostic trouble codes), driving characteristics (such as speed, acceleration, braking, and steering), geographic location data, and information about your use of in-vehicle features and applications.

— Excerpt from Ford's Ford Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Ford Privacy Policy
Entity
Ford
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005575
Document ID
CA-D-00613
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b8b1a5aac7b29539ddb00bc634a58d9437512cd63b05f1fd0ea4a9fcaddfda67
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 09:18 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Ford
Document: Ford Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-005575
Captured: 2026-05-10 09:18:05 UTC
SHA-256: b8b1a5aac7b29539…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/ford/ford-privacy-policy/vehicle-telematics-and-geolocation-data-collection/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ford's Vehicle Telematics and Geolocation Data Collection clause do?

The clause establishes the scope of telematics data collection that Ford may conduct from vehicles using connected services, including real-time driving behavior metrics and location information, which Ford may process for service, diagnostics, and other stated purposes.

How does this clause affect you?

Users of Ford connected vehicle services operate under terms that authorize continuous collection of driving behavior data, vehicle diagnostics, and geolocation information. The provision specifies the categories of data Ford collects but does not address use restrictions, retention periods, or third-party sharing practices within this clause itself.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Ford?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Ford.