Congress urged to enact safeguards against the use of connected cars for stalking and domestic violence activities
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a leading association representing major U.S. vehicle manufacturers, has proposed a legislative plan to prevent the misuse of connected vehicle services for stalking or harassing domestic violence survivors. The proposal, which can be read here, aims to establish guidelines that restrict the use of vehicle-connected data and services solely for legitimate purposes and require robust privacy and security protections to prevent unauthorized tracking or remote access that could facilitate stalking.
Connected vehicle technology, such as GPS tracking, remote vehicle controls, and telematics, has raised concerns that it might be exploited by abusers to monitor, harass, or control survivors of domestic violence. To address these concerns, the Alliance's legislative initiative advocates for strict data privacy standards, user consent requirements, mechanisms to disable or control connected vehicle features, and legal penalties for misuse of these technologies in stalking or harassment contexts.
If enacted, the proposed legislation would allow survivors to terminate or disable an abuser's access to a vehicle's connected services, even if the abuser is the account holder. Notably, the legislation specifically covers connected vehicle services, which are not currently regulated by the Safe Connections Act of 2022.
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation has collaborated with organizations dedicated to supporting domestic violence survivors in developing the legislative proposal. Meanwhile, the Federal Communications Commission is currently investigating how existing laws can be used to ensure car manufacturers and wireless service providers take steps to assist abuse victims.
This type of legislative effort is consistent with broader trends in technology governance aiming to combat tech-enabled stalking and harassment. Related resources emphasize the importance of addressing stalking via technology and provide victim support guidance.
However, none of the search results directly discuss this specific legislative proposal by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. For the most precise details or legislative text from the Alliance, one may find it in recent press releases or official statements directly from that organization or relevant congressional bills in 2025. The Alliance has urged swift Congressional enactment of the proposed vehicle-specific law.
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