KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The car you drive everyday could be collecting data on you every time you get behind the wheel, then sending that data to brokers, governments and insurance providers. A WVLT investigation has unearthed some of the things you may not expect your car to collect, along with what rights Tennesseans have about how that data is managed.

In July, the Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA) went into place, offering Tennesseans some privacy protections and guidelines for companies to stay compliant.

Even with TIPA in place though, some drivers say there’s cause for alarm and think the state needs to take more action to protect consumer data.

What information do car manufacturers collect?

Location information, internet data and even voice recordings are on the l

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