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Hidden risks lurk in rental cars for travelers this holiday season

The age of connectivity comes with its own set of risks.

A driver's home phone number, call and message logs, and personal contacts are just some of the types of information that can be stored on a rental car. A driver’s home phone number, call and message logs, and personal contacts are just some of the types of information that can be stored on a rental car. (Photo: Shutterstock)

During the holiday season, many travelers rely on rental cars to reach their destinations. Many of today’s cars are designed to make hands-free calls, stream music, and even access the internet — but one has to connect to an infotainment system first.

But in order to do this, the infotainment system may store personal information kept on a driver’s phone, says AAA.

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Denny Jacob

Denny Jacob

Denny Jacob is an associate editor for NU PropertyCasualty360. Contact him at [email protected]

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