[econjack]

I’d sure like to know: 1) why the auto manufacturers need this information, and 2) under what circumstances is this not a privacy infringement.

[Red Badger]

1. They don’t. The GOVERNMENT DOES.

2. BECAUSE THEY SAY SO.....................

[TexasGator]

“I’d sure like to know: 1) why the auto manufacturers need this information, and 2) under what circumstances is this not a privacy infringement.”

According to the OP they are just stored in the car system.