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Kia says UK law blocks live car tracking for theft recovery

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from BBC Technology ·

Kia has told the BBC that UK law prevents its location tracking feature from being used to live-track stolen vehicles. The carmaker says the restriction is due to data protection regulations, not technical limitations. Experts warn drivers not to rely on trackers to recover stolen cars.

Meridian48 take
This highlights a tension between privacy laws and practical security needs, but Kia's explanation may oversimplify the legal landscape.
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