Black Box Privacy Protection Act
Latest action (28 Jul 2017): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 3568, the Black Box Privacy Protection Act, would require manufacturers of new automobiles, motorcycles, and autocycles to disclose on a label whether the vehicle contains an event data recorder ("black box"), what type of information it records, and that the recorded data could be used in a law enforcement proceeding. It would also amend federal law so that, starting with automobiles manufactured after 2018 (model year 2019 or later), any vehicle equipped with an event data recorder must allow the consumer to control whether the device records information. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would be directed to issue regulations within 180 days of enactment establishing a uniform disclosure method, and violations would be enforceable under existing motor vehicle safety law.
The bill primarily affects vehicle manufacturers, who would face new labeling and design requirements, and consumers, who would gain clearer information about data recording in their vehicles and, for newer automobiles, the ability to enable or disable the recorder.
The bill was introduced on July 28, 2017, by Rep. Michael Capuano, with Rep. Sensenbrenner as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It did not receive a vote and did not advance further in the 115th Congress.
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Official summary
Black Box Privacy Protection Act
This bill requires manufacturers of automobiles, motorcycles, and autocycles to disclose to consumers (1) the presence and location of an event data recorder, (2) the type of information recorded and how such information is recorded, and (3) that the recording may be used in a law-enforcement proceeding.
A newly manufactured automobile may not be equipped with an event data recorder unless the recording function can be controlled by the consumer.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3568 do?
- H.R. 3568, the Black Box Privacy Protection Act, would require manufacturers of new automobiles, motorcycles, and autocycles to disclose on a label whether the vehicle contains an event data recorder ("black box"), what type of information it records, and that the recorded data could be used in a law enforcement proceeding. It would also amend federal law so that, starting with automobiles manufactured after 2018 (model year 2019 or later), any vehicle equipped with an event data recorder must allow the consumer to control whether the device records information. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would be directed to issue regulations within 180 days of enactment establishing a uniform disclosure method, and violations would be enforceable under existing motor vehicle safety law. The bill primarily affects vehicle manufacturers, who would face new labeling and design requirements, and consumers, who would gain clearer information about data recording in their vehicles and, for newer automobiles, the ability to enable or disable the recorder. The bill was introduced on July 28, 2017, by Rep. Michael Capuano, with Rep. Sensenbrenner as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It did not receive a vote and did not advance further in the 115th Congress.
- Has H.R. 3568 become law?
- Not yet. As of 28 Jul 2017, H.R. 3568 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3568?
- H.R. 3568 was sponsored by Rep. Michael Capuano [D-MA7, 2013-2018] (Democrat-MA), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3568?
- Introduced (28 Jul 2017).
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