Earlier this year, following its public consultation, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) approved its guidelines on the processing of personal data in the context of connected vehicles and mobility related applications (here). Why are these guidelines needed? In the guidelines, the EDPB notes that “vehicles are becoming massive data hubs” and “connected vehicles are … Continue Reading
The 39th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners in Hong Kong published a Resolution on Data Protection in Automated and Connected Vehicles, which sets out fundamental data protection requirements for the mobility of the future (“Resolution”). The Resolution proposes common international standards. The Resolution addresses not only vehicle and equipment manufacturers, but also … Continue Reading
The market of the so-called “connected vehicles” has been considerably growing since 2015. According to a recent study by AlixPartners, 78 million of connected vehicles will be commercialized in 2018, generating a EUR40 billion turnover. To operate properly, connected vehicles collect much personal data, notably by connecting to drivers’ phones. Aware of the potential data … Continue Reading
