Tesla's 'Overcollection of Personal Data' Controversy Over U.S. Cybertruck Explosion

The explosion of Tesla's "Cybertruck" in Las Vegas on the 1st has raised controversy that Tesla vehicles are over-collecting personal information.Shortly after the

crash, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent a team to help investigators extract data and video from the wreckage of the vehicle, and also provided video of a vehicle charging station used by the suspect.

This was helpful in resolving the case, but at the same time became an important example of how much information cars collect about drivers, the Washington Post reported.

It also noted that most vehicles equipped with parking assistance or navigation systems have access to location information or camera images, but more data access is possible for Tesla vehicles.

The Washington Post noted the problem in particular is that there are few regulations on how and when law enforcement can access in-vehicle data.

It said there have been cases in which real police towed a vehicle with a warrant to find a Tesla vehicle that may have recorded a crime scene or to secure video, and that insurance companies have confirmed premiums based on driving data shared by the vehicle company.