[guycuthbert]

Originally Posted by Chubby

I also don't want the 'Rossers' being able to tell I was doing 190mph on Tuesday at 5:30pm......

As other have said, it appears to log a lot (more on that below)...

... and the manual (which I have actually read!) does warn that all data captured is treated sensitively (in line with EU data protection regulations) BUT may be handed over to the authorities if requested... from section 9-11 in the manual:

VEHICLE STATUS DATA RECORDER (VSDR)

The Nissan GT-R is equipped with a Vehicle Status Data Recorder (VSDR). The VSDR is designed to record (i) vehicle operating and performance information (such as gear position); (ii) engine control information (such as engine speed and boost pressure); and (iii) component replacement and/or re-programming history.

NISSAN, NISSAN affiliates and NISSAN High Performance Centre (NHPC) may access and use the data recorded by the VSDR to (i) evaluate warranty claims; and (ii) carry out statistical analysis and ongoing research and development of the GTR-R.

The VSDR does not record conversations, other sounds, images or location based data [handy - given that ALL cars, including non-SatNav UK cars, have a GPS sensor in them!]. No personal data are recorded by the VSDR. However, the information recorded on the VSDR may be combined with your personal information by NISSAN (and/or NISSAN Higher Performance Centre (NHPC)) for the above purposes.

NISSAN will not share the VSDR data (without your agreement) with any third parties other than NISSAN affiliates and NISSAN Higher Performance Centre (NHPC) except as required by law of any enforcement authority or in an anonymised form for statistical analysis and research. The data on the VSDR are encrypted so that the information is secure and can only be accessed by people with the relevant technology to read the data.

You should not tamper with or disable the VSDR (or engine or permit anyone else to do so). You acknowledge that any warranty claim will be subject to NISSAN or NISSAN Higher Performance Centre (NHPC) obtaining access to the data on the VSDR and that tampering with or disabling the VSDR may invalidate the manufacturer's warranty. Your statutory rights will not be affected. You should have the VSDR inspected if the vehicle has been involved in an accident, flooding, or other event which might have damaged the VSDR.

The sections in italics and bold are my comments/highlighting of specific parts of the text...

I can't quite believe I have just typed all that in... think I need to go for a drive now