I think we may be on a similar page, I know that carrying a cell phone is likely broadcasting my whereabouts to a Google server somewhere but I can't sacrifice that convenience perk, not yet anyway.
I do have my cell phone locked down, I've uninstalled, disabled, and removed network access for hundreds of apps but I know that the few apps that I allow network access to, are capable of sending tracking data.
While the articles linked above identify the automotive industry as the largest violator of our privacy, I believe that pales in comparison to Android, Apple, and cell phones.
Your position is that technically, we are legally bound to stay connected. My position as a retired Telecom technician is that it won't be that difficult to physically remove the upstream data signal.
Regardless of any legal implications or technical challenges, the day that insurance companies start to exploit our wallets further, based on data harvested from our vehicles, will be the same day that I will be disconnecting my data stream, one way or another.
Once my warranty has expired, I see no requirement to send my data. I'm confident that they won't be pursuing a 5-year-old Warlock that's dropped off the map.
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