While there's no doors or privacy factor involved, those who were previously choosing to take it to the sidewalks probably won't mind all that much, and designers say the open design discouraged loitering and criminal activity anyway.

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There is no comprehensive U.S. law that protects consumer privacy online.

WSJ: Obama Administration Seeks Internet Privacy Protections, New Policy Office

Nor would drivers have to sacrifice their privacy, advocates say, because there's no need for cars to broadcast their identity in order to share useful information.

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