I’m guessing that having Google’s Android Auto not being included in the list of options for the new Porsche 911 because of their data collection policies/demands really stung. The company that claims to “do no evil” came out with a statement to TechCrunch to spin clarify what their data collection policies actually are:
“We take privacy very seriously and do not collect the data the Motor Trend article claims such as throttle position, oil temp and coolant temp. Users opt in to share information with Android Auto that improves their experience, so the system can be hands-free when in Drive, and provide more accurate navigation through the car’s GPS,” says the company statement.
Okay. But the TechCrunch article goes on to say this:
TechCrunch learned that when Google initially approached automakers concerning Android Auto, it requested a deeper data set than what is currently required. Porsche could have made the decision at that time to stop working with Google and instead focus on CarPlay. It’s unclear when this early conversation happened. Google publicly announced Android Auto at Google I/O in June of 2014.
Porsche declined TechCrunch’s request for more information simply restating that Android Auto is not currently available in that particular vehicle.
My $0.02 worth: They certainly denied collecting some of the info mentioned. I think they listed a total of three items that they don’t collect. But it’s interesting they didn’t provide a complete list of what they actually do collect and why they collect that information. So, how about it Google? You’d likely clear the air significantly if you served up a complete list of what you do collect via Android Auto and why. Are you in Google?
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Google Tries To Defend Android Auto After Getting Punted By Porsche…. And Fails
I’m guessing that having Google’s Android Auto not being included in the list of options for the new Porsche 911 because of their data collection policies/demands really stung. The company that claims to “do no evil” came out with a statement to TechCrunch to
spinclarify what their data collection policies actually are:“We take privacy very seriously and do not collect the data the Motor Trend article claims such as throttle position, oil temp and coolant temp. Users opt in to share information with Android Auto that improves their experience, so the system can be hands-free when in Drive, and provide more accurate navigation through the car’s GPS,” says the company statement.
Okay. But the TechCrunch article goes on to say this:
TechCrunch learned that when Google initially approached automakers concerning Android Auto, it requested a deeper data set than what is currently required. Porsche could have made the decision at that time to stop working with Google and instead focus on CarPlay. It’s unclear when this early conversation happened. Google publicly announced Android Auto at Google I/O in June of 2014.
Porsche declined TechCrunch’s request for more information simply restating that Android Auto is not currently available in that particular vehicle.
My $0.02 worth: They certainly denied collecting some of the info mentioned. I think they listed a total of three items that they don’t collect. But it’s interesting they didn’t provide a complete list of what they actually do collect and why they collect that information. So, how about it Google? You’d likely clear the air significantly if you served up a complete list of what you do collect via Android Auto and why. Are you in Google?
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