Modern vehicles are becoming increasingly smarter. More often, vehicles are equipped with digital systems that collect data and are connected to the internet. Whilst this delivers practical benefits, these systems also gather extensive data on occupants, on the vehicle itself, and on objects and individuals in its immediate surroundings. Various parties, including state actors, may have an interest in this data and may also be able to gain access to it.
In the explainer The Modern Car as a Potential Spy: Digital Threats in Smart Vehicles, the General Intelligence and Security Service of The Netherlands seeks to raise awareness of the potential risks and provides concrete guidance on mitigating the risk of espionage.
This explainer is intended primarily for officials in business and government who handle sensitive information because of their positions.