article_snippet: Hertz installed the cameras as part of the in-car NeverLost app in 2014 .
article_snippet: The controversial device was installed as part of the in-car navigation system and guide, NeverLost 6 app, which was introduced in 2014.
article_snippet: the cameras were added so drivers could interact with a member of the customer services team during an emergency or when stationary.
article_snippet: To start a conversation, the motorist or a passenger would have been able to turn on the camera themselves - but because of technical difficulties the feature hasn't been integrated into the system.
article_snippet: and I was completely shocked to see a camera built into The controversial device looking at me.
article_snippet: Further investigation revealed that a camera built into the device can see the entire inside of a rental car at O'Hare airport. '
article_snippet: I know rental car companies have been tracking the speed and movements of rental car companies vehicles for years but putting a camera inside the cabin of the vehicle is taking rental car companies need for information a little too far.
article_snippet: and I don't think anyone would want to be on camera while anyone are driving around or sitting at a red light. '
article_snippet: Hertz told a Twitter user who criticized the use of the lens: 'The camera in the NeverLost device was never activated as Hertz do not have adequate bandwidth capabilities to the car to support streaming video at this time.'
article_snippet: Only 20 per cent of the cars have a camera inside.
article_snippet: It is not the first time in-car recording technology has caused a stir.
article_snippet: Last year Chevrolette released a new Corvette with a 'nanny cam' inside - aimed at keeping an eye on suspicious valets.
highlights_snippet: Devices installed as part of the in-car navigation and guide system .
  
highlights_snippet: Devices was launched to provide live interaction with customers when stationary .
  