Software that lets car companies and fleet operators control, audit, and sell vehicle data to outside buyers with driver consent.
Automotive data governance & monetization
Recent reporting shows carmakers and mobile apps are quietly sending rich driving data to tech companies; Hacker News reveals vehicles’ data sold to third parties, and Chris Skinner warns “Big Brother is watching you because you wanted it.” Signal plans phone‑free signups using zero‑knowledge proofs, creating a path to consent, identity and consumer data‑control tools.
Projected Score
as a side gig ☆☆☆☆☆ (0/5)
no money or audience ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
with both ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
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The news behind it
- Sep 30, 2026 TechCrunch: Your car and its mobile app are probably handing over all kinds of data to tech companies
- Sep 28, 2026 Chris Skinner: Big Brother is watching you because you wanted it
- Sep 14, 2026 Hacker News (Algolia): Registration without a phone number on Signal will use zero-knowledge proofs
- Sep 14, 2026 Hacker News (Algolia): Data collected by cars and sold to third parties
