Connected Car
In one of its first enforcement actions as an independent regulatory authority, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has announced a "review" (i.e., enforcement sweep) of the privacy practices of connected vehicle manufacturers and related technologies. Recognizing that modern connected vehicles are basically computers on wheels and that such vehicles have the ability to collect a significant amount of personal information through apps, sensors, cameras, and other technology, the CPPA is investigating how connected vehicle manufacturers comply with the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and other privacy-related California laws under its purview. The California Privacy Protection Agency's (CPPA) Enforcement Division today announced a review of data privacy practices by connected vehicle (CV) manufacturers and related CV technologies. These vehicles are embedded with several features including location sharing, web-based entertainment, smartphone integration, and cameras. Data privacy considerations are critical because these vehicles often automatically gather consumers' locations, personal preferences, and details about their daily lives.