From: Bloomberg Law: Privacy & Data Security
Governments are beginning work on developing privacy and security standards specific to the auto industry, with Group of Seven transport ministers agreeing to coordinate research and promote international regulatory standardization, but connected cars technology and consumer demand for connectivity threaten to outrace regulatory efforts.
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Japan, meanwhile, recently released an update to its overall cybersecurity policy, in a pledge to examine vulnerabilities in the Internet of things, including automotive systems. The Japanese government said it will collaborate with industry and academia to set “comprehensive guidelines and standards” for Internet of things security in the automotive and other sectors. Having guidelines will enable companies to produce safer systems more easily, the government said.
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