The recent explosion of a connected vehicle at Las Vegas in the US has reignited global debates about the delicate balance between safety and privacy in the era of smart cars. While these vehicles represent remarkable advancements in technology, their ability to collect and share data raises significant ethical and legal concerns. In the Las Vegas incident, data from a connected vehicle played a crucial role in assisting law enforcement. Within hours of the explosion, investigators accessed detailed information about the driver’s movements across several states, confirming that the cause was explosives in the vehicle rather than a mechanical failure.

While this data helped resolve critical questions, it also exposed the vast surveillance capabilities of modern vehicles, leaving many to wonder: how much privacy are we willing to sacrifice for safety? Connected vehicles rely on an array of sensors, cameras, and software to function.........

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