China issued trial guidelines on automobile data protection on Friday in a move to protect drivers’ privacy and safeguard national security as vehicles are becoming increasingly digitalized in the world’s largest auto market.
One highlight of the guidelines that will go into effect from Oct 1 is that carmakers and other data processors shall not collect data on trips unless they have the drivers’ and passengers’ consent.
The General Data Protection Regulation, a law on privacy and data protection in the European Union and the European Economic Area, forbids data transfer outside of the region unless appropriate safeguards are imposed.