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Car Data Rights: Owners Gain Control Over Vehicle Information.

This act grants car owners full access and control over the data generated by their vehicles, without extra fees. Manufacturers and fleet owners will not be able to sell sensitive personal data (like location or driver behavior) without the owner's consent. This aims to increase privacy and freedom in managing information from one's own car.
Key points
You gain free and real-time access to all data generated by your car.
You can freely share your car's data with chosen services or apps without manufacturer approval or extra fees.
Manufacturers and fleet owners must get your consent (opt-out option) before selling sensitive data like your location, biometric data, or driving behavior.
The act prohibits selling vehicle data to countries identified as national security threats.
You can easily delete your user data stored in the vehicle.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6687
Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Process start date: 2025-12-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DRIVER Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6687.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • You gain free and real-time access to all data generated by your car.
  • You can freely share your car's data with chosen services or apps without manufacturer approval or extra fees.
  • Manufacturers and fleet owners must get your consent (opt-out option) before selling sensitive data like your location, biometric data, or driving behavior.
  • The act prohibits selling vehicle data to countries identified as national security threats.
  • You can easily delete your user data stored in the vehicle.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-11.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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