Chapter 16 Case Study

Part 1
Connected cars have the ability to connect over several wireless networks to nearby
devices. In the field of the Internet of Things (IoT), connected cars are an indication of
advancement. It is vital to acknowledge that connected cars have a way of connecting the diver’s
phone to itself to ensure that the driver receives real-time information about other vehicles and
the best routes to follow, among other things. Remarkably, connected cars often use streaming
data to help drivers to make better decisions in numerous ways. First, the streaming data helps
the driver make decisions about the best routes to follow based on real-time conditions such as
congestion and changes in weather (Chapter Sixteen Case, n.d). Notably, the data obtained from
connected cars is essential in avoiding any delays that may arise due to the use of wrong routes.
Drivers can use the data gathered by connected cars to plan the best routes to follow to avoid any
problems that may arise.
Additionally, the streaming data from connected cars help drivers to respond to all road
signs and report any traffic issues promptly. It is vital to acknowledge that connected cars often
gather information about all the road signs on the road, and thus the automatic system reminds
the driver about the location of the road signals and the course of action to take. The reminder
about the road signals helps avoid unexpected accidents that may occur due to failure to obey
road signs (Chapter Sixteen Case, n.d). Also, the data helps drivers to brake promptly when
eminent danger is noticed. Precisely, the streaming data is essential in avoiding collisions, which
often occur when drivers are still in a shock and indecisive about what to do to prevent such
accidents.
Part 2

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A critical examination of technology companies indicates they will invade the privacy of
drivers, especially by collecting data from connected cars without their knowledge. First, the
technology companies have access to the data generated in the connected car. It is vital to
acknowledge that the technology companies have no right to access the data about the driver’s
operations, especially when the driver is unaware. If the technology companies have to collect
such data, then it is imperative to seek the consent of the driver, and if the driver refuses, the
technology companies should stop accessing such data because it violates the right of the driver.
Additionally, technology companies often invade the privacy of drivers because they can
tell the most visited destinations and set up the driver for criminal activities they have not
committed. There are instances when the technology companies may fail to secure the streaming
data from connected cars completely, which poses a risk to the driver’s life. If individuals with ill
motives get access to such data, then use it to commit criminal activities. As far as the security of
the data is involved, the privacy of drivers may be jeopardized (Chapter Sixteen Case, n.d). It is
the responsibility of the technology companies to ensure that they implement stringent policies
about the security of the data obtained from connected cars to protect the privacy of drivers.
Also, the technology companies violate the privacy of drivers because they can obtain
information about their driving habits of a driver. It is vital to acknowledge that some drivers
have unique driving skills, and thus they may drive differently compared to other drivers.
Information about the manner in which some people drive can be used to prosecute drivers even
if they have not committed any crimes.

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Reference
Chapter Sixteen Case (n.d). The connected car revolution.