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119-s-3494119th CongressWALLET

Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act

Sponsored By: Senator Lee, Mike [R-UT]

Introduced

Summary

Gives vehicle owners clear, real-time control and access to the data their cars collect. It also limits when manufacturers can access or share that data and sets the Federal Trade Commission as the enforcer.

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  • Vehicle owners: Grants access to and control of all covered data generated or processed onboard or transferred to the vehicle at no extra cost. Access must be available via the vehicle’s interface port and wireless where equipped and include an open API that lets owners delete data and set preferences.
  • Manufacturers and third parties: Bars manufacturer access without strict, written consent unless needed for performance or safety. Selling, leasing, or sharing covered data is prohibited except for warrants, court orders with at least 48 hours to object, emergencies, or affirmative consent.
  • Enforcement and safeguards: Treats violations as unfair or deceptive acts enforceable by the Federal Trade Commission using its existing authorities. The law protects confidential business information and forbids sharing U.S. persons’ personally identifiable information with specified foreign governments.

*Does not authorize new appropriations and directs the Federal Trade Commission to use existing funds, so it is not expected to add new federal spending.*

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Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Free real-time vehicle data access

If enacted, you as a covered vehicle owner would get free, real-time access to all covered vehicle data. Manufacturers would have to provide access through the vehicle port and wireless links and offer an open API so you can delete data and set preferences. The bill would define what counts as covered data and covered vehicles. Federal rules would override state or local laws that conflict with these owner-access requirements, while makers could keep trade secrets except where owner access requires disclosure.

Limits on vehicle data sharing

If enacted, manufacturers generally would not be allowed to access, sell, lease, or share your covered vehicle data unless you give clear written consent. Sharing would be allowed for safety improvements, with a warrant, certain court orders (with at least 48 hours to object), or to help emergency responders. The bill would bar sending U.S. persons' identifying data to several listed foreign governments. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the rules using its existing powers, the law would start three months after enactment, and no new funding would be authorized for the FTC.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lee, Mike [R-UT]

UT • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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