Connecting your mobile device in a rental car
Some experts say that the only sure way to protect your personal information is to not connect your phone to a rental car.
But in case you would do… below some advice:
- Unpair your phone
Go to the car’s Bluetooth settings and find the list of paired devices. Select your phone and choose ‘Unpair’, ‘Delete’ or ‘Remove’. - Check for other data
Some cars may save more than just connection information, such as call logs, contacts, and text messages. Delete any of these individually if the option is available. - Factory reset the vehicle
Most infotainment systems have a factory reset option that can completely remove all data. You can find the factory reset instructions in the car’s manual or online. - Disconnect from Wi-Fi
If connected via USB, disconnect from the vehicle’s Wi-Fi and unplug your phone - IN ANY CASE
DO NOT SHARE YOUR CALL HISTORY AND CONTACT LISTS when using a rental car
Want to know more? https://fleetdefender.com/are-you-leaving-your-personal-data-on-rental-cars/
A simple use case by the company privacy4cars.com
