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This bill, titled the "Motor Vehicle Data Privacy and Autonomy Act," aims to give motor vehicle owners more control over the data generated by their vehicles. It prohibits manufacturers from accessing, selling, leasing, or sharing "operator data" – which includes data generated or stored by the vehicle and its operator – without the owner's explicit, informed, and easily withdrawable consent, unless it's for improving vehicle performance or safety, or to comply with legal warrants, court orders with owner notification, or emergency responses. The bill also prevents manufacturers from sharing personal identifying information with foreign countries of concern or foreign principals. Crucially, manufacturers must provide owners with free, unrestricted access to and control over their operator data through a "technologically neutral" and secure interface, meaning it shouldn't favor any specific technology. This interface must allow owners to delete their data and set their preferences. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is tasked with establishing and periodically revising standards for this interface, and violations of these provisions will be considered unfair and deceptive trade practices.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1557