Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act
Senate Bill Would Bar Carmakers From Sharing Your Car's Data Without Written Consent
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Carmakers generally can’t look at or share data from your car unless you clearly say yes in writing, and you can take that yes back easily.
- Carmakers can still use data without asking if it’s only to improve the car’s performance or safety, like fixing a software bug or spotting a safety issue.
- Carmakers usually can’t share your car’s data unless there’s a warrant, a court order with notice and 48 hours for you to object, or it’s needed for an emergency response.
- It bans carmakers from giving Americans’ identifying info to certain countries, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela.
- You’d have a right to get your car’s data in real time for free (beyond the car’s price) and share it with any third party, like a repair shop or an app you choose.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act
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