Protect EDR data privacy: Support HR 1015

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Yet another foot in the door for Big Brother. Please write or call your reps to support requiring full disclosure and individual privacy rights.


HR 1015 - Summary
Automobile dealers must inform consumers about EDRs in new vehicles at the time of purchase. Dealers would have to make it clear to buyers what an EDR is, what types of information it records, and that said information may be used in legal proceedings.

Automobile manufacturers must include the same type of disclosure in the owner's manual for any new automobile containing an EDR.

After 2009 (2010 model year and beyond), any new vehicle sold in the United States must allow vehicle owners to easily disable the EDR if the vehicle contains such a device.

The data captured by an EDR is specifically designated the property of the vehicle owner. Such data cannot be accessed by a third party unless the owner gives consent, it is ordered by a court, necessary for servicing the vehicle, and/or will further specific motor vehicle safety research.

http://www.motorists.org/issues/edrs/bill/points.html