I don't know but the article says that Tom Tom was doing it, I have a Garmin G.P.S. and for all I know Garmin does it too. though the article didn't say that.
I have know for a long time that some rental car companies equip their cars with the capability to track your speed and buried somewhere in the fine print of the contract you sign to get the car is a clause, saying they can penalize you for speeding in their car.
I don't do any major crimes but the erosion of privacy does concern me.
Agree..... Innocent till they fabricate per se....:o)