The California Privacy Protection Agency’s (CPPA) Enforcement Division on July 31 announced a review of data privacy practices by connected vehicle (CV) manufacturers and related CV technology.
“Modern vehicles are effectively connected computers on wheels. They’re able to collect a wealth of information via built-in apps, sensors and cameras, which can monitor people both inside and near the vehicle,” said Executive Director Ashkan Soltani. “Our Enforcement Division is making inquiries into the connected vehicle space to understand how these companies are complying with California law when they collect and use consumers’ data.”
The agency is conducting this review under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). First adopted in 2018, CCPA provides Californians with key privacy rights, including the right to know the personal information collected about them by businesses, the right to delete that information and the right to stop its sale or sharing.
