Connected Vehicle Data ‘Can Have Intelligence Value’ to Adversaries: Federal Document

Connected Vehicle Data ‘Can Have Intelligence Value’ to Adversaries: Federal Document
Models stand next to a latest EV car from Chinese automaker BYD showcased at the Auto China 2026 in Beijing on April 25, 2026. Andy Wong/AP Photo
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Data from an advanced electric vehicle that falls into the wrong hands could be used to track people or carry out surveillance, an internal government document warns.

The Public Safety Canada memo, prepared to address concerns about Chinese vehicles, urges Canadians to be mindful of the security and privacy risks of the digital devices they buy and use.