ADAC and consumer advice centers are calling for data protection rules for autonomous driving

ADAC and consumer advice centers are calling for data protection rules for autonomous driving

According to a report by web.de, the ADAC and the consumer advice center are calling for data protection regulations in the automotive sector. Currently, control of consumer data lies with vehicle manufacturers, something both organizations see as problematic. They are urging the EU Commission not to further delay the necessary regulations for access to data from cars.

However, the long-awaited regulation for this autumn is still a long time coming. This leads to calls for the federal government to actively support consumer-friendly regulations. According to ADAC Technology President Karsten Schulze, autonomous cars are collecting more and more data, and it is crucial that vehicle users can decide for themselves who has access to the data and which service provider they want to use, regardless of the manufacturer.

This development could have a significant impact on the automotive sector and consumers. If data protection regulations in the automotive sector are not implemented soon, this could affect consumer confidence in the security and protection of their personal data. It could also change the competitive conditions in the market, as independent service providers may have difficulty entering the market if they do not have access to vehicle data. It remains to be seen how the demands of the ADAC and the consumer advice center will develop at a political level and which specific regulations will ultimately be implemented.