{"id":2189095,"date":"2024-02-29T12:17:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T17:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/commerce-department-investigating-national-security-risks-posed-by-chinese-smart-cars\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T12:17:28","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T17:17:28","slug":"commerce-department-investigating-national-security-risks-posed-by-chinese-smart-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/commerce-department-investigating-national-security-risks-posed-by-chinese-smart-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"Commerce Dept. probing Chinese smart cars for national security risks"},"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\">20<\/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%2Fcommerce-department-investigating-national-security-risks-posed-by-chinese-smart-cars%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=2189095&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--><h2>The Biden Administration Investigates National Security Risks of Chinese-Made Smart Cars<\/h2>\n<p>The White House has announced that Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will lead an investigation into the potential national security risks posed by Chinese-made \u200d&#8221;smart cars.&#8221; These vehicles are suspected of collecting personal data from American users and sharing it with China. This investigation aims to determine the \u2062extent of data\u2062 collection and its potential implications.<\/p>\n<h3>The Concerns Surrounding Data Collection<\/h3>\n<p>For years, American vehicles have been collecting various types of data from their users, including location data and driving\u2063 habits. Many owners are unaware that their vehicles are collecting this\u200b information. Lawmakers are particularly concerned about how this data is used and where \u200cit is sent.<\/p>\n<p>President \u200dJoe Biden highlighted the\u2062 issue, stating, &#8220;Most cars these days\u200b are &#8216;connected&#8217;\u2014they are like smartphones on wheels. These cars are connected to\u2064 our\u2062 phones, navigation systems, critical infrastructure,\u2064 and the companies that made them.\u200c Connected vehicles \u200dfrom China could collect sensitive data about \u200bour citizens and infrastructure and send it back to the People&#8217;s \u2063Republic of China. These vehicles could also\u2064 be remotely accessed or disabled.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Commerce Secretary Raimondo echoed these concerns, emphasizing the potential cyber risks and espionage threats posed by Chinese-connected vehicles on American roads.<\/p>\n<h3>Securing Digital Information and Formulating Regulations<\/h3>\n<p>The Commerce Department has issued an advanced notice of rulemaking, seeking input from the public and\u2064 the automotive industry on how\u200d to secure the digital information\u200b collected and\u200c transmitted by smart \u2063cars. This feedback will be used to develop regulations governing\u200d this technology.<\/p>\n<p>While very few Chinese cars are imported into the U.S. due to high tariffs, some Chinese manufacturers have established factories in \u2064countries like Mexico to bypass these \u2064tariffs.<\/p>\n<h3>The Types of Data Collected by Vehicles<\/h3>\n<p>According to Privacy4Cars founder Andrea Amico, vehicles\u2064 typically collect three types of data. The first includes\u2063 basic data points related to vehicular functions. The second type consists of metrics desired by manufacturers and insurance providers, such as GPS location, speed rates, and safety practices. The third type of data is provided to third\u200d parties, like SiriusXM, including radio channel preferences. Much of this data is collected without users\u2062 realizing it, and it is generally considered useful and safe for Americans.<\/p>\n<p>However, a study \u2063conducted by Mozilla reveals that the majority of automakers do not disclose what data they collect or who they sell it\u2064 to. This lack \u200cof transparency raises concerns about \u2062where the data is being sent and who has access to it, including Chinese companies.<\/p>\n<p>In response to these concerns,\u2062 President Biden issued an executive order empowering the\u2063 Department\u200d of \u2064Justice to prevent the sale and sharing \u200cof American data \u2063with \u200b&#8221;countries of concern,&#8221;\u200b such as Iran and China.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, \u2063the\u200b investigation into Chinese smart \u200bcars aims to\u2063 address potential national security risks and ensure\u200b the protection of \u2063American citizens&#8217; personal data.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How could the collection and sharing of\u2064 personal data by Chinese-made smart cars pose risks \u200dto\u2062 national security?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Etary Raimondo echoed these concerns, emphasizing \u2064the \u2063importance of investigating this issue thoroughly. She \u200backnowledged that while smart cars provide numerous benefits, such as enhanced safety features\u2063 and improved driving experiences, \u200ctheir connectivity also raises significant security concerns.<\/p>\n<h3>The Investigation Process<\/h3>\n<p>The\u200b investigation \u200cwill be carried out by the Department of Commerce, in collaboration with other relevant government agencies, \u200csuch as the Department of Homeland Security and \u2062the Department of \u200bTransportation. The goal is \u2063to assess the scope of data collection by Chinese-made \u200bsmart cars and evaluate the potential risks associated with this practice. The investigation will also examine the implications for national security and the \u2064protection of sensitive information.<\/p>\n<p>Commerce Secretary\u200d Raimondo outlined the \u200dkey aspects that the investigation will focus on. These include\u200d the types \u200cof data collected by Chinese-made\u2062 smart cars, the methods used to collect\u200c and transmit this data, and any agreements or\u2062 partnerships\u2063 between Chinese automakers and their technology providers that \u200dmay enable data sharing with the Chinese government. The investigation will also explore existing\u2062 cybersecurity measures in place and assess their effectiveness \u2064in\u2063 protecting against data breaches and unauthorized access.<\/p>\n<h3>The Implications for National Security<\/h3>\n<p>The concerns raised by the Biden administration revolve around the potential risks to national security that \u2062could \u200barise from Chinese-made \u200dsmart cars. If these vehicles collect personal \u200bdata from American users \u2064without their knowledge or consent and share it with\u200b the Chinese government, it could\u2063 compromise the privacy and security of individuals, as well as sensitive infrastructure information.<\/p>\n<p>Connected vehicles offer a wealth of data that could be exploited. From location\u200d information to \u200dpersonal \u2062preferences \u2063and driving habits, the data collected can\u2063 reveal valuable insights about\u2063 individuals and their activities. In the wrong hands, this information could be used for malicious purposes, including surveillance, hacking, or targeted attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the \u2062remote accessibility of smart cars presents another potential\u200c security vulnerability. If these vehicles\u200c can be\u200b accessed or controlled \u2062remotely, unauthorized\u2064 entities could potentially manipulate \u2064the vehicles or disable critical functions, posing significant risks to user safety and national security.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance of Ensuring Data Privacy and Security<\/h3>\n<p>In an increasingly \u2064connected world, the protection of personal data and cybersecurity are paramount. The investigation into Chinese-made smart cars aims to ensure\u2062 that American citizens&#8217; information remains secure and\u2062 that potential national security risks are mitigated.<\/p>\n<p>President Biden emphasized the need for\u2062 improved cybersecurity in the automotive industry, stating, &#8220;We need guardrails\u200c to protect Americans&#8217;\u2063 personal \u200bdata and make \u2063sure that the U.S. leads in\u200d the\u2064 electric, connected, and automated vehicle space.\u200c My administration is committed to investing in research and development, manufacturing, and infrastructure to ensure that American-made vehicles\u200b and connected technologies prioritize privacy and security.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The investigation\u2064 into the national security risks associated with Chinese-made smart cars is a significant step towards safeguarding American interests. It will help identify potential vulnerabilities and develop effective measures to protect users&#8217; data privacy and national security. By addressing these concerns, the \u200bBiden \u200badministration aims to foster trust and ensure the responsible development and utilization\u200c of smart \u200ccar technologies in the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abroad, potentially posing a national security threat. 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