Chinese cars said to record Norwegian soldiers, raising security fears

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Soldiers waiting in Chinese-made vehicles in Norway discovered videos recorded by the cars' on-board cameras, raising questions about data security, The Straits Times reported. The episode has heightened concerns about the data collected by connected vehicles built by Chinese manufacturers and who can access it. The report did not name the car brand or say how the footage was obtained. Connected-car data practices are drawing regulatory scrutiny in Europe and elsewhere.

Why it matters：Connected cars are becoming a front line in data-security policy, as vehicles gather footage and sensor data that can be sensitive.

Key points

  • Soldiers waiting in Chinese-made cars found recorded videos.
  • The footage came from the vehicles' on-board cameras.
  • The brand and how the videos were obtained were not disclosed.

Sources (original reporting)

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