Some of these videos showed customers in awkward situations, such as a person approaching a Tesla vehicle completely naked, while others showed accidents and incidents of all kinds, which were shared in the form of memes.

While Tesla assures customers that the camera recordings remain anonymous, seven former employees said the computer program they used at work could display the location of the recordings, potentially revealing the home address of a Tesla owner.

This report raises concerns about Tesla's approach to privacy and data protection.

As car manufacturers increasingly integrate cameras and other sensors into vehicles for safety and assistance purposes, the privacy of drivers and passengers must be guaranteed.

However, it should be noted that Reuters, the news agency that broke this story, could not obtain the videos or images that the former employees claimed to have shared and did not determine whether the practice of sharing was widespread or if it continues today.

Some former employees contacted by Reuters said the sharing they observed was for legitimate business purposes, such as asking colleagues for help.

In response to the allegations, Tesla issued a statement saying, "We have strict controls in place to ensure that access to customer data is limited to those who need it for legitimate business purposes.

We protect customer data and privacy, and anyone who violates these policies will be held accountable." Despite Tesla's assurances, the company may suffer a reputational blow for failing in its duty to protect the privacy of its customers.

Tesla must act urgently to investigate these allegations and prevent any future incidents in order to regain the trust of owners.

Some of the former Tesla employees who spoke to Reuters expressed their discomfort with the practice of sharing videos and images from customers' cars without their consent.

"To be honest, it was an invasion of privacy.

And I always joked that I would never buy a Tesla after seeing how they treated some of these people," a former employee said.

Another Tesla employee added, "It bothers me because the people who buy the car don't know that their privacy is being violated...

We could see them doing laundry and very private things.

We could see their kids." Tesla is not the only car manufacturer to face criticism over privacy concerns.

In 2020, security researchers found that more than a dozen car manufacturers, including BMW, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz, were sending some vehicle data to Chinese servers.

The data included the car's location and details about the driver's use of the car, such as speed and acceleration.

As cars become more connected, the amount of data they collect and transmit is increasing.

This data includes not only information about the car's performance but also personal data about the driver and passengers.

Car manufacturers must take steps to ensure that this data is protected from unauthorized access and use.

In conclusion, the allegations that Tesla employees shared videos and images from customers' cars without their consent raise concerns about the company's approach to privacy and data protection.

While Tesla has assured customers that it has strict controls in place to limit access to customer data, the company must act urgently to investigate these allegations and prevent any future incidents.

Car manufacturers must ensure that the privacy of drivers and passengers is guaranteed as more cameras and sensors are integrated into vehicles.