US proposal aims to regulate car privacy, make hacks illegal

Oct 16

Editor’s Note: What regulatory authority is NHTSA lacking that would justify a legislative “solution” to automotive cybersecurity vulnerabilities?

From: PC World

A US House of Representatives proposal would fine car hackers up to $100,000

John Ribeiro

A subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives has proposed requiring vehicle manufacturers to state their privacy policies, besides providing for civil penalties of up to US$100,000 for the hacking of vehicles.

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The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade has released the staff draft ahead of a hearing next week on “Examining Ways to Improve Vehicle and Roadway Safety.”

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