Thank you for this great article! 
I did not know about parking apps. It’s complete news to me. I do worry about IoT devices, though. My apartment complex is currently considering switching to smart storage water heaters and electric meters that would require an app to manage.
Most of the residents are super excited about it, while I am not. There doesn’t seem to be an option where each resident gets to choose if they want it for themselves. It’s an all or nothing situation, which is why I need to persuade everyone that it’s a terrible idea.
The app and company behind it has terrible reviews, which helps me. However, I fear that it may not be enough. I also fear that privacy might not be the argument that sways most people. I gotta think on my communication strategy. I’m considering making a post about it here to ask for advice.
It can be really hard to convince people to protect their privacy, especially when the trade-off is convenience. The privacy losses are often invisible to most people, or at least, they feel like there are.