UPDATE: E-tolls company clarifies ‘monetising’ road user data
“If personal data is shared by Sanral it will only be done based on the individual’s consent.”
The company which manages e-tolls has provided some clarity on proposed plans to monetise road-user data.
Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) said it was not planning to monetise any videos or motorists’ personal data.
“We will conform to all privacy laws at all times,” the company said in a statement.
“If personal data is shared by Sanral, it will only be done based on the individual’s consent.
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“When we do monetise data we will, as far as possible, ensure there are benefits for our compliant road users.”
ETC said registering with Sanral would in no way prejudice motorists.
“Under no circumstance must a perception be created that by registering with Sanral you share information with us that we do not get from other sources, such as eNaTIS,” he said.
The company announced last week that it, together with Sanral, were working on ways to monetise the data it collects on road users.
This included possibly by selling it to private companies.
This data was procured by some 4 000 traffic cameras that form part of the e-toll system.
“Real-time video footage from these cameras is used to monitor traffic patterns and help motorists avoid congestion.
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“ETC believes people will opt in to share information about their behaviour, which will be used to provide just-in-time services.”
These services would be tailored to specific people or groups of people.
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