How to disable onstar

[CoHPhasor]

^ exactly.

 

[Papasonic]

https://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=les%3B&gs_nf=1&gs_mss=OnStar%20spy&tok=eesGajiUHWzprCg7iJ9FXQ&cp=19&gs_id=1o&xhr=t&q=OnStar%20spying%20on%20us&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&oq=OnStar+spying+on+us&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=f2b10cd80850d317&biw=1349&bih=583

Here is a link from google to add some fuel to the OnStar firestorm. (Just thought I would stir the pot; then sit back and watch)

Papasonic

 

[CoHPhasor]

https://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=les%3B&gs_nf=1&gs_mss=OnStar%20spy&tok=eesGajiUHWzprCg7iJ9FXQ&cp=19&gs_id=1o&xhr=t&q=OnStar%20spying%20on%20us&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&oq=OnStar+spying+on+us&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=f2b10cd80850d317&biw=1349&bih=583

Here is a link from google to add some fuel to the OnStar firestorm. (Just thought I would stir the pot; then sit back and watch)

Papasonic

And there it is, my favorite quote and most hilarious fear tactic:

"When asked why consumers would want to leave the two-way cellular link with OnStar open after canceling the service, Denison said that OnStar could still be helpful in sending severe weather alerts or word about mandatory evacuation in case of an emergency."


...uhhh,.. why would you let us spy.. err, stay connected to you?
*gears grinding*... because of ...severe weather alerts and evacuation notices? (wait, f*ck! I shoulda said to stop babies from handling grenades!!)


He did acknowledge that OnStar can indeed track whether or not a person is speeding or wearing a seatbelt. He described those two scenarios as "a data point that we can capture."

I guess what I should really say to get nay-sayers worried is that OnStar has ALL your personal info and VIN number and if they choose, will sell the info to your insurance company.
...if it directly impacts your pocketbook I'm sure I'd hear different noise in this thread.

And the double-speak begins..
At this point, OnStar has not sold any data "nor do we have current plans to do so," he added.

And directly after...
He said the data would be sold on an anonymous basis, such as providing information to a state department of transportation about traffic patterns.

^ That line is kind of funny, seeing as how traffic patterns/flow is already mapped.
(You know, the "traffic" layer on Google Maps? Lol)

Taken from a GM spokesperson in the 2nd link, just hilarious every time I read about this ****.

 

[Ubryaj]

Could banks also get info from OnStar if they want to repo a GM car and can't find the car?

 

[Papasonic]

Could banks also get info from OnStar if they want to repo a GM car and can't find the car?

Entirely possible!

Papasonic

 

[Eric Smit]

Not just possible; likely!


-Eric Smit

 

[seanp1]

Could banks also get info from OnStar if they want to repo a GM car and can't find the car?

You shouldn't have to worry about this unless you are a deadbeat and don't pay your bill Don't be a deadbeat and fall through a glass roof into a dinner party.

 

[Papasonic]

You shouldn't have to worry about this unless you are a deadbeat and don't pay your bill Don't be a deadbeat and fall through a glass roof into a dinner party.

Someone is watching too many tv commercials!

Papasonic

 

[Kuntryboy865]

Not sure, but I thing ^ is a more detailed version of what I tried to say.

For me, among the problems I have with OnStar is not what it specifically does but what it can potentially do. On the other hand our modern society seems to accept all kinds of privacy interdictions (note I did not say invasions) and the OnStar potential now seems to be accepted as "just one of those things."

And if OnStar can get it, than what makes anyone think the National Security Agency (which can now operate in the US thanks to 9/11) or the National Reconnaissance Office can not?

I recall a recent news report that one state required photos for the licenses to not have broad smiles as broad smiles interfered with computer facial recognition programs. What!

Laborsmith

Don't scream, bomb,terrorist, weapons of mass distruction, nuclear plant or any other suspicious words in your car or onstar will notify the FBI and they'll be knocking on your door because onstar told them what you said.

Could banks also get info from OnStar if they want to repo a GM car and can't find the car?

Get a month behind and onstar will disable your car in the drive way till you pay the payment .

 

[seanp1]

Someone is watching too many tv commercials!

Papasonic

I'm glad you got my joke

 

[RS Turbo]

Gm was already paid for your vehicle unless it was leased! The bank has no access to Onstar.

 

[Papasonic]

Gm was already paid for your vehicle unless it was leased! The bank has no access to Onstar.

I think the concern is that GM may, at some point, decide to make accumulated data available for sale to businesses or organizations, for various purposes.

Papasonic

 

[SonicPA]

i am all paranoid now. although if onstar could creep on my conversations, they would hear me yelling at the awful central pa drivers and trying to teach my mom how to use facebook. hahaaopcorn:

 

[RS Turbo]

There is no need to worry if you already have a facebook account. They Government knows all about every move you make and whom you associate with.

Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehe

 

[Papasonic]

Also, if we all are that concerned about our privacy; none of us should own or carry smartphones. These devices are capable of providing data just as OnStar does.

Papasonic

 

[$ub$onic]

Ok... I'm lost..... y would u wanna disable OnStar?

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[laborsmith]

Why not?

Laborsmith

 

[$ub$onic]

I love it.... I can't lock my keys in my car as long as I got my phone (bad habitat last car had a key pad)

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[nocoolnames]

Ok... I'm lost..... y would u wanna disable OnStar?

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I personally feel its an invasion of my privacy. If all they did was assist you then I wouldn't be as paranoid but when I keep getting calls from them trying to tele market their services and after reading the privacy policy...no thanks. I posted a link to the policy earlier in the thread,give it a read it states they can sell your info to third parties as they wish. These third parties could include local law enforcement to assist in settin up speed traps, you insurance agent so they can monitor how you drive your car and basically anyone else they want to. If you do a google search you can find the stories about onstar selling your car info for speed traps but I haven't heard anything on the insurance agents yet. Just a matter of time though before they get smart.

To everyone else that assisted me in this thread thank you I plan on doing another post with pics on how to remove the onstar antenna once I get a spare minute between work and college.

 

[Ubryaj]

You shouldn't have to worry about this unless you are a deadbeat and don't pay your bill Don't be a deadbeat and fall through a glass roof into a dinner party.

lol I'm not a deadbeat but just curious. What would stop them from tracking the car down with GPS or disabling it like it's stolen...which technically it kind of would be...