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FTC CAUTIONS AUTO INDUSTRY ON DATA PROTECTION

Federal Trade Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen issued a stern warning to the automotive industry that they will have to take steps to protect customer information or face enforcement actions from her agency.  Ohlhausen, speaking at the Washington Auto Show’s Public Policy review panel, cautioned that automakers need to take into account the security of information contained in their...

The Future of Tracking Devices and Usage-Based Insurance

According to the Wall Street Journal, some consumers have said they are wary of using tracking devices offered by insurers to assess their driving and potential for discounts for good driving. Insurance companies are increasingly using personal data to assess risk and fine-tune their pricing of policies—or at least to provide discounts. As insurers have tested tracking devices, they...

Car Cybersecurity Study Bill Introduced in Congress

Two congressmen introduced the “Spy Car Study Act” in the House of Representatives in reaction to news of potential hacking of vehicle software. This proposed legislation calls for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Trade Commission, and other groups to conduct a study of best practices in the areas of cybersecurity and privacy as it relates to cars. The...

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