Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Dec 2024): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
The Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to prevent manufacturers of certain vehicles from accessing, selling, or sharing specific data generated or stored within those vehicles. This data, referred to as "operator data," includes information from vehicle sensors, processors, and user-stored data. The bill would allow manufacturers to access this data only with explicit owner consent or for improving vehicle performance and safety. It also restricts selling or sharing personally identifiable information with specific foreign governments.
The bill affects owners of "covered vehicles," which include motor vehicles and vehicles used for farming or construction. Manufacturers would be required to provide owners access to and control over their operator data at no extra cost, without restrictions, and without requiring the purchase of proprietary technology. This would be done through a secure, technology-neutral interface. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for enforcing these provisions.
This bill was introduced on December 18, 2024, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not yet advanced beyond its introduction. If it were to progress, it would need to be considered and passed by committees, then by the full House, and subsequently by the Senate before potentially being signed into law.
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Timeline
18 Dec 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10473 do?
- The Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to prevent manufacturers of certain vehicles from accessing, selling, or sharing specific data generated or stored within those vehicles. This data, referred to as "operator data," includes information from vehicle sensors, processors, and user-stored data. The bill would allow manufacturers to access this data only with explicit owner consent or for improving vehicle performance and safety. It also restricts selling or sharing personally identifiable information with specific foreign governments. The bill affects owners of "covered vehicles," which include motor vehicles and vehicles used for farming or construction. Manufacturers would be required to provide owners access to and control over their operator data at no extra cost, without restrictions, and without requiring the purchase of proprietary technology. This would be done through a secure, technology-neutral interface. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for enforcing these provisions. This bill was introduced on December 18, 2024, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not yet advanced beyond its introduction. If it were to progress, it would need to be considered and passed by committees, then by the full House, and subsequently by the Senate before potentially being signed into law.
- Has H.R. 10473 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10473. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10473?
- H.R. 10473 was sponsored by Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10473?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (18 Dec 2024).
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