You may have a "blackbox" whether you know it or not. OnStar activates automatically in an accident and records the location, time, etc. All current GM products also record the speed, braking and other measurements the last 5 seconds prior to airbag deployment.
It gets worse. There have already been cases where the FBI has obtained a court order to tap devices like OnStar. Basically, they turn on the microphone and listen without you knowing as long as they have a warrant. One of these cases was appealed to the 9th circuit of appeals in 2001, the justices did add a caveat that says the FBI cannot tap the service IF it impedes with the normal services provided by the device. But otherwise, it's fair game.
With GPS tied to OnStar, with a warrant, no reason they cant track where you go as well.
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