GMC to Begin Remotely Scanning Cars for Trouble

Momoru writes "GMC, in an effort to give their vehicles more appeal to consumers, will begin offering an "OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics" program for free, where GM will remotely scan your vehicle for problems once a month via it's OnStar system. GM has had this ability for a while, however it was always "On Request". OnStar is already automatically notified in the event of an airbag deployment, and can remotely unlock your vehicle. While this seems handy, I am interested if anyone here fears the security implications of the OnStar system's power?"

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Re:but is there an On-Star 'do no harm clause'?

[Fulcrum of Evil]

However, the doctors oath says "do no harm", so you trust that he/she is always doing what is in your best interests

Um, Surgeons don't take the Hippocratic oath. It kind of forbids what they do.