Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities; requirements for automobile dealer data collection; provide for. Creates new act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the "Motor Vehicle Dealer Data Collection Act," aims to regulate how motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and third parties handle sensitive consumer data. It establishes requirements for collecting, sharing, and using this "protected dealer data," including personal and financial information, diagnostic data, and business operations data. The act also creates rules for data vendors, authorized integrators, and imposes civil penalties for violations, particularly regarding unauthorized access or cyber ransom attempts.
Key provisions
- Establishes the "Motor Vehicle Dealer Data Collection Act".
- Defines key terms like "Authorized Integrator", "Cyber Ransom", and "Protected Dealer Data".
- Requires manufacturers and third parties to obtain prior express written consent before accessing dealer data.
- Prohibits unauthorized access, sharing, or selling of protected dealer data.
- Sets standards for data exchange and integration using "Star Standards".
- Allows manufacturers to access required manufacturer data for specific purposes like safety recalls and warranty claims.
- Creates a framework for data vendors to manage data exchange with authorized integrators.
- Establishes civil penalties for violations of the act.
Who is affected
- Motor Vehicle Dealers
- Automobile Manufacturers
- Third-Party Data Vendors
- Consumers
- Authorized Integrators
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