{"id":2071325,"date":"2023-10-18T06:51:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T10:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-california-privacy-law-prohibits-sharing-in-vehicle-camera-footages-without-consumer-consent\/"},"modified":"2023-10-18T06:58:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T10:58:04","slug":"new-california-privacy-law-prohibits-sharing-in-vehicle-camera-footages-without-consumer-consent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-california-privacy-law-prohibits-sharing-in-vehicle-camera-footages-without-consumer-consent\/","title":{"rendered":"New law in California: No sharing of in-vehicle camera footage without consent."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-california-privacy-law-prohibits-sharing-in-vehicle-camera-footages-without-consumer-consent%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2071325&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>California Passes\u200d New Law to \u200cProtect\u2063 Consumer Privacy in \u2063Vehicles<\/h2>\n<p>As in-vehicle cameras become more prevalent in new cars, concerns about the use of\u2063 pictures, videos, and audio \u2064data by manufacturers have raised privacy issues. However, California has \u2062taken a significant step to address these concerns by passing a new law that restricts the use \u200cand\u200b sharing of such information.<\/p>\n<p>The recently signed Senate Bill\u2063 296, authored by Sen. Bill Dodd (D-Napa), aims to protect \u2062consumer privacy by requiring dealers to inform customers \u2063about the presence of cameras in their vehicles. The \u200dlaw also prohibits the sharing of\u200d footage with third parties without the owner&#8217;s consent.\u2062 Violations\u200c of the law can result in fines of up to $2,500 per incident for dealers\u200b or \u2063manufacturers, enforced by the California Attorney General or district attorneys.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We\u200b find ourselves \u2064being \u2062recorded or surveilled with\u2062 no idea\u200b how the images are being \u2062used. \u2063This erosion of privacy is now happening inside our own cars,&#8221; said\u2064 Sen.\u200c Dodd, emphasizing the need for \u200dthis legislation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/google-to-pay-california-93-million-to-settle-location-tracking-lawsuit-5491930?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Google to Pay California $93 Million to Settle Location Tracking Lawsuit<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 9\/15\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/tech\/big-automakers-are-failing-to-protect-customer-privacy-report-5487262?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Big Automakers Are Failing to Protect Customer Privacy: Report<\/strong><\/a>  \u2064 &#8211; 9\/8\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The new law grants consumers more \u2064control over their\u2064 personal information. It \u2063allows the sharing of pictures and videos with \u2062third parties only when necessary for diagnostics, repairs, or vehicle improvements, and exempts\u2063 certain \u200daccidents requiring federal investigations or \u2063reporting to emergency services.<\/p>\n<p>The need for this law \u2063arose \u200dafter viral videos surfaced on \u200bsocial media, showing Tesla employees sharing videos captured \u200bwithout the\u2062 owners&#8217; knowledge. These incidents prompted \u200clawmakers to address \u2064the invasion of privacy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">A recent report by the <a href=\"https:\/\/foundation.mozilla.org\/en\/blog\/privacy-nightmare-on-wheels-every-car-brand-reviewed-by-mozilla-including-ford-volkswagen-and-toyota-flunks-privacy-test\/?emci=cb788b10-4f6c-ee11-9937-00224832eb73&#038;emdi=d950004a-586c-ee11-9937-00224832eb73&#038;ceid=14358251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mozilla Foundation<\/a> revealed that 25 major car brands, including BMW, Tesla, and Toyota, received \u200dpoor ratings for consumer privacy. These\u200d brands collect personal data such as sexual activity, immigration status,\u2064 and facial expressions, raising concerns about privacy invasion.<\/div>\n<p>The data collected\u200b by car brands \u2062comes from various sources, including sensors, microphones, cameras, and connected\u200c devices used by drivers. This data is sometimes sold to third parties or used by car manufacturers to analyze driver behavior.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">The Consumer Federation of California, a nonprofit advocacy organization, expressed its support for the\u2064 new law. They stated that it protects consumers from the\u200c unwanted sharing of their personal information, building \u200dupon a similar bill \u200cthat was vetoed\u200d last year.<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Tesla cars recharge at a Tesla Supercharger station in San Francisco on Feb. 15, 2023. (Justin\u2064 Sullivan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Robert Herrell, the executive director of the nonprofit, praised the approval of the \u200bbill and highlighted the importance of protecting\u200b consumer privacy. He acknowledged\u2062 that minor amendments were made to \u2064the previous bill to clarify the\u200b sharing of videos and images \u2064for safety system improvements.<\/p>\n<p>TechNet, a network of tech companies, initially opposed the bill but changed its stance to \u2063neutral \u2064after the amendments. They emphasized the need to protect consumer data while allowing innovation and improvement of vehicle safety features.<\/p>\n<p>The new law \u2063will take effect on\u2063 January 1, providing Californians with \u200dincreased privacy protection in their vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the new law in California address the privacy concerns associated with connected \u200ccars?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S-the-truth-about-your-data-in-connected-cars\/&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;>Mozilla Foundation<\/a> highlighted the privacy \u200dconcerns surrounding \u200bconnected cars. The \u200breport found that major automakers\u2062 are failing to protect customer privacy and collect excessive amounts of personal data without proper consent. \u2062This \u200bnew law in California \u200bis a step towards\u2062 addressing these concerns and ensuring that consumers have greater control over their own data.<\/div>\n<p>Under the new law,\u2062 both auto \u2063\u2063manufacturers\u2064 and dealers are obligated \u2064to inform\u200c consumers in writing about the presence of cameras in their vehicles at the \u200dtime \u2063of purchase or lease. This information must be provided in a clear and conspicuous manner, allowing consumers \u2064to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">make informed decisions<\/a> about their privacy.<\/p>\n<p>The law also requires\u2063 that\u2063 manufacturers\u200c and\u2062 dealers \u2063obtain\u200d the customer&#8217;s\u2064 explicit consent in order \u2063\u200dto \u2063retain or use pictures, videos, or audio data collected from the\u200c vehicle&#8217;s cameras. \u200cThis consent must be separate from any other\u200c agreement or disclosure\u200d, ensuring that consumers fully understand and consent to the use of their personal information.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the law mandates that any footage\u200c shared with third parties must be done\u2064 so for \u200c\u200dspecific\u2062 purposes, such as diagnostics \u2063or\u2063 repairs. This\u200d provision ensures that personal data is not used or shared\u200d indiscriminately, safeguarding consumer privacy.<\/p>\n<p>The legislation also recognizes the importance of\u2062 \u2064government\u200d investigations and emergency services. In certain cases, manufacturers and dealers are still allowed to retain or share \u2063footage without the owner&#8217;s consent, but only when required by federal investigations \u2064or reporting to emergency services. This exemption balances the need\u200b for \u2063privacy with\u200b the necessary sharing\u2064 of\u200c information in \u2063critical situations.<\/p>\n<p>The new law in\u200c California is\u2063 a significant development in\u200c protecting consumer\u200d privacy in vehicles. It establishes clear guidelines for\u200c manufacturers and dealers regarding the use and sharing of customer\u200c data collected by in-vehicle cameras. By requiring informed consent, restricting \u200cthird-party sharing, and providing exceptions for specific circumstances, the law empowers \u2064consumers to maintain control over their personal \u2062information.<\/p>\n<p>With the increased adoption of in-vehicle cameras, it is essential \u200dthat\u2064 privacy concerns are adequately addressed. This\u2062 legislation serves as an important precedent for other states and jurisdictions to follow, as they too strive\u2064 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ship-drifting-further-from-shore-ag-association-fails-to-quell-concerns-over-left-wing-partisanship\/\" title=\"\u2018Ship Drifting Further From Shore\u2019: AG Association Fails to Quell Concerns Over Left-Wing Partisanship\">protect consumer privacy<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-california-privacy-law-prohibits-sharing-in-vehicle-camera-footages-without-consumer-consent\/\" title=\"New law in California: No sharing of in-vehicle camera footage without consent.\">rapidly evolving automotive industry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/x-expands-efforts-to-combat-election-misinformation-ahead-of-2024\/\" title=\"X intensifies fight against election misinformation for 2024.\">taking\u200d proactive measures<\/a> \u200cto safeguard privacy,\u2063 California is setting\u200c an example\u200b for other states and countries to\u2064 prioritize the \u200cprotection of consumer data and ensure that emerging \u200ctechnologies do not\u200b come at the expense of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bank-of-america-gave-fbi-access-to-jan-6-bank-records-without-customers-knowledge-whistleblowers\/\" title=\"BoA gave FBI access to Jan. 6 bank records without customers' knowledge: whistleblowers.\">individual privacy rights<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200c is\u200b crucial for manufacturers,\u200b dealers, and regulators to work together to implement\u2064 strong privacy policies and practices that are transparent, consent-based, and uphold consumer rights.\u2064 Only\u2063 then \u200dcan we strike the right \u2062balance \u2062between technological advancements and \u2063personal privacy, allowing individuals\u2063 to \u200cenjoy the benefits of new technologies \u200bwhile preserving \u200ctheir fundamental right to privacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California has passed a law, Senate Bill 296, to address concerns over the use of in-vehicle cameras by manufacturers. With these cameras becoming more prevalent, consumer privacy advocates worry about the handling of pictures, videos, and audio data. 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