Bill > HR6734

This bill, titled the "Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act," aims to give owners of covered vehicles, which include cars and vehicles used for farming or construction, more control over their data. It prohibits manufacturers from accessing, selling, or sharing "covered data" – which encompasses user data (information transferred to the vehicle by the owner) and vehicle-generated data (all electronic data produced by the vehicle, including its location) – without the owner's explicit, written, and easily withdrawable consent, unless it's for improving vehicle performance/safety or required by law with proper notice. The bill also restricts manufacturers from selling or sharing personally identifiable information with specific foreign governments. Furthermore, it mandates that manufacturers provide owners with free, real-time access to and control over all covered data through the vehicle's interface and wireless transmission, allowing for data deletion and setting preferences without extra fees or restrictions, and this provision supersedes similar state laws. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing this act, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices, and will also submit a report to Congress detailing data access, sharing practices, cybersecurity risks, and the feasibility of a secure interface for owner data access.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6734/all-info