SPY Car Act of 2019
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Jul 2019): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
The SPY Car Act of 2019, introduced in the Senate, would require federal agencies to establish new regulations for vehicle cybersecurity and data privacy. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) would create standards for cars to prevent unauthorized access to their electronic systems and driving data. NHTSA would also require a "cyber dashboard" on new car labels to inform consumers about a vehicle's cybersecurity and privacy protections beyond the minimum standards.
Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be directed to require car manufacturers to inform owners about the collection, storage, and use of driving data. Owners would have the option to stop this data collection and retention. Manufacturers would also be prohibited from using this data for advertising or marketing without explicit consent. The Federal Highway Administration would develop tools to help transportation authorities manage cyber incidents and appoint a cyber coordinator.
This bill was introduced in the Senate in July 2019 and has not progressed further. If enacted, it would require multiple federal agencies, including NHTSA and the FTC, to issue proposed and then final regulations within specific timeframes, generally within three years of the bill becoming law.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Security and Privacy in Your Car Act of 2019 or the SPY Car Act of 2019
This bill requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to establish cybersecurity standards for motor vehicles.
Specifically, the bill directs
• the NHTSA to issue regulations that require motor vehicles manufactured for sale in the United States to protect against unauthorized access to electronic controls, critical software systems, or driving data;
• the NHTSA to require the fuel economy labeling that manufacturers attach to motor vehicles to display a cyber dashboard with a standardized graphic to inform consumers about the extent to which the vehicle protects individuals' cybersecurity and privacy beyond the minimum requirements; and
• the Federal Trade Commission to require manufacturers to notify owners or lessees about the collection, retention and use of driving data and provide an option to terminate such data collection and retention, and to prohibit manufacturers from using such data for advertising or marketing without the owner's or lessee's consent.
The Federal Highway Administration must (1) develop a tool to assist transportation authorities in identifying, detecting, protecting against, responding to, and recovering from cyber incidents; and (2) designate a cyber coordinator to monitor, alert, and advise transportation officials of cyber incidents.
Timeline
18 Jul 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 2182 do?
- The SPY Car Act of 2019, introduced in the Senate, would require federal agencies to establish new regulations for vehicle cybersecurity and data privacy. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) would create standards for cars to prevent unauthorized access to their electronic systems and driving data. NHTSA would also require a "cyber dashboard" on new car labels to inform consumers about a vehicle's cybersecurity and privacy protections beyond the minimum standards. Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be directed to require car manufacturers to inform owners about the collection, storage, and use of driving data. Owners would have the option to stop this data collection and retention. Manufacturers would also be prohibited from using this data for advertising or marketing without explicit consent. The Federal Highway Administration would develop tools to help transportation authorities manage cyber incidents and appoint a cyber coordinator. This bill was introduced in the Senate in July 2019 and has not progressed further. If enacted, it would require multiple federal agencies, including NHTSA and the FTC, to issue proposed and then final regulations within specific timeframes, generally within three years of the bill becoming law.
- Has S. 2182 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2182. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2182?
- S. 2182 was sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2182?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (18 Jul 2019).
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