Tag: Auto insurance

Think Twice Before You Hand Your Phone To Police To Show Auto Insurance, Experts Say | CBC News

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Ontario drivers should think twice about handing over their unlocked phone to a police officer to show electronic proof of insurance, privacy experts say. The province announced last week that Ontarians can now carry auto insurance information on their smartphones instead of relying on paper copies. Finance Minister Rod Phillips heralded the convenience that move will bring — but privacy watchdogs aren’t exactly doing back flips about it. Read full story here: Think Twice Before You Hand Your Phone To Police To Show Auto Insurance, Experts Say | CBC News

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Would You Trade Privacy For Cheaper Car Insurance? Some Canadians Do – Nova Scotia – CBC News

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It is billed as a way for vehicle owners to reduce their insurance rates, and measures everything from braking practices to speed in order to reward good driving habits. Even so, Steve Carver has no interest in attaching a telematic device to his car, calling it “an invasion of privacy.” His long-time insurance company offered him one after he questioned why his rates went up last year, despite a clean driving record and a single claim years ago for a windshield. A telematic device is a small gadget that plugs into the port…

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