Comment by nottorp

1 day ago

I wonder... are the passengers recorded while in a Waymo?

Does Google ever delete those records? Being Google, I bet they don't.

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throwaway2037  1 day ago

Yes, I assume these are recorded to prevent vandalism. To be fair, someone might get legitimately sick in the car (ex. child). So Google can review the tapes and decide if it was intentional or not.

Regarding retention of these video recordings, you should check the Waymo user agreement in your area. You might even have the right to ask them to delete it earlier.

  • derwiki  1 day ago

    Would a CCPA delete request handle it? Or are they compelled to keep the video for legal reasons

    • throwaway2037  14 hours ago

      First, I never heard of CCPA before this post. Wiki tells me: <<The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a state statute intended to enhance privacy rights and consumer protection for residents of the state of California>>

      Reading that Wiki page also taught me about the follow-up act passed by ballot prop: <<The California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA)... The CPRA took effect on January 1, 2023, applying to personal data collected on or after January 1, 2022. The law cannot be repealed by state legislature, and any amendments made must be “consistent with and further the purpose and intent” of the Act.>>. (Wow... pretty strong!)

      I like your idea. I think it would be a worthy experience for someone on HN to contact Waymo after taking some rides and ask about videos taken during their ride. Do they have a system to request removal? Also: What are their rights under CCPA?

      Finally, here is a help page from Waymo about the issue: https://support.google.com/waymo/answer/9190819?hl=en

      Last FAQ has the key:

          > Can I remove my data from Waymo’s system?
    > You have many choices regarding how your data is used, such as viewing and editing trip history in the Waymo One app, updating your account information, deleting your account, changing location permissions, and opting out of receiving promotional messages.
    > California residents have the ability to delete personal information associated with their Waymo One account or download a copy of it. If you have questions or requests related to your rights under state privacy laws, you (or your authorized agent) can also contact Waymo using this help article, Exercising your California privacy rights, or by calling us at 1-844-261-3753. See more information about these tools in our Privacy Policy.

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