Congress lobbying to impede use of linked automobiles for stalking and domestic violence acts
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is currently examining ways to enforce existing laws, ensuring car manufacturers and wireless service providers are taking steps to assist victims of domestic abuse, particularly in the context of connected vehicle services.
A gap in protection currently exists, as the Safe Connections Act does not apply to connected vehicle services in domestic abuse circumstances. Recognizing this, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation has written to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, advocating for a vehicle-specific law.
The proposed legislation, developed in collaboration with three domestic violence advocacy organizations, aims to empower survivors to quickly terminate or disable an abuser's access to a vehicle's connected services, even if the abuser is the account holder.
The legislative proposal specifically covers connected vehicle services, which are not currently regulated by the Safe Connections Act of 2022. Automakers do not maintain call records or provide customer-facing call logs for connected vehicle services, posing a challenge in addressing abuse cases.
In response, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation has developed a legislative proposal for a vehicle-specific law to protect individuals from stalking and harassment through connected vehicle technology. The proposal urges swift Congressional enactment.
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation developed the legislative proposal with organizations dedicated to supporting domestic violence survivors. The proposal aims to address the intentional misuse of connected vehicle technology for stalking and harassment.
It's important to note that the problems associated with shared mobile service contracts that the Safe Connections Act seeks to address do not apply to in-vehicle connectivity. Consequently, the need for a vehicle-specific law becomes even more crucial.
For more details about the Alliance for Automotive Innovation's legislative proposal and their letters to Congress, you can find them HERE.
In summary, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation's proposed legislation focuses on creating measures that would prevent the misuse of connected vehicle technologies (such as GPS and telematics) for stalking or harassment, particularly targeting protections for survivors of domestic violence. The legislation typically involves technical safeguards, consumer protections, and mechanisms to control access and use of vehicle data.
The Safe Connections Act of 2022 is another legislative proposal aimed at preventing stalkers from using digital technologies, including connected vehicle services, to track or harass survivors of domestic violence. The key difference often lies in the scope and specifics of regulation, with the Alliance for Automotive Innovation’s proposal emphasizing industry-developed standards and technology-specific safeguards led by automakers, while the Safe Connections Act is a federal statutory approach focusing more broadly on legal protections and enforcement.
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