The Ethics of Geo-targeting and Algorithmic Persuasion Ever walked past a coffee shop and, seconds later, gotten a notification on your phone for a discount on their new latte? Or…

The Parks & Recreation Commission voted to recommend that City Council study ways to collect reliable park and field usage data — a step commissioners said is needed to guide future decisions on lights, synthetic turf and capital projects.

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The Board voted unanimously to oppose a proposed five‑month closure and/or a 10‑bushel limit for blue crab, urging managers to wait for a 2026 stock assessment and improve data collection methods before imposing restrictions.

November 10, 2025

Ryan Buck, chair of the Transportation Asset Management Council, presented the council's 2024 roads and bridges report. The council said federal-aid pavement conditions have improved for four consecutive reporting cycles; budget increases allowed expanded non-federal-aid data collection; the council noted continued declines in bridge condition and

Modern cars are collecting more data than ever, raising privacy concerns. The Mozilla Foundation says cars are the worst product category for privacy.

Nonprofit Common Crawl issued November 4 statement defending data collection methods, citing technical constraints preventing content deletion.

Nonprofit Common Crawl issued November 4 statement defending data collection methods, citing technical constraints preventing content deletion.

 The thrill of a smooth drive—the roar of the engine, the grip of the tires, and the comfort of a high-end cabin—often hides a quieter, more unsettling reality. Modern cars are no longer just machines; they’re data-collecting devices on wheels. While you enjoy the luxury and performance, your vehicle’s sensors silently record your weight, listen through cabin microphones, track your every route, and log detailed driving behavior. This constant surveillance has turned cars into one of the most privacy-invasive consumer products ever made.  The Mozilla Foundation recently reviewed 25 major car brands and declared that modern vehicles are “the worst product category we have ever reviewed for privacy.” Not a single automaker met even basic standards for protecting user data. The organization found that cars collect massive amounts of information—from location and driving patterns to biometric data—often without explicit user consent or transparency about where that data ends up.  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has already taken notice. The agency recently pursued General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary OnStar for collecting and selling drivers’ precise location and behavioral data without obtaining clear consent. Investigations revealed that data from vehicles could be gathered as frequently as every three seconds, offering an extraordinarily detailed picture of a driver’s habits, destinations, and lifestyle.  That information doesn’t stay within the automaker’s servers. Instead, it’s often shared or sold to data brokers, insurers, and marketing agencies. Driver behavior, acceleration patterns, late-night trips, or frequent stops at specific locations could be used to adjust insurance premiums, evaluate credit risk, or profile consumers in ways few drivers fully understand.  Inside the car, the illusion of comfort and control masks a network of tracking systems. Voice assistants that adjust your seat or temperature remember your commands. Smartphone apps that unlock the vehicle transmit telemetry data back to corporate servers. Even infotainment systems and microphones quietly collect information that could identify you and your routines. The same technology that powers convenience features also enables invasive data collection at an unprecedented scale.  For consumers, awareness is the first defense. Before buying a new vehicle, it’s worth asking the dealer what kind of data the car collects and how it’s used. If they cannot answer directly, it’s a strong indication of a lack of transparency. After purchase, disabling unnecessary connectivity or data-sharing features can help protect privacy. Declining participation in “driver score” programs or telematics-based insurance offerings is another step toward reclaiming control.  As automakers continue to blend luxury with technology, the line between innovation and intrusion grows thinner. Every drive leaves behind a digital footprint that tells a story—where you live, work, shop, and even who rides with you. The true cost of modern convenience isn’t just monetary—it’s the surrender of privacy. The quiet hum of the engine as you pull into your driveway should represent freedom, not another connection to a data-hungry network.

Consultant PFM presented preliminary findings from a workload-based staffing study of Montgomery County Police Departments Investigative Services Bureau (ISB), described a three-part data collection method to estimate detective "touch time," and said a final report would be submitted in 30 to 45 days. PFM and police officials said case-management,

A school board member objected on principle to adding 'ethnicity' to the district policy on student education records, asking why the data was needed and whether reporting would be voluntary. School attorney and staff said the policy language mirrors Florida Department of Education/state rule and that the field is voluntary/self‑reported.