To prevent covered vehicle manufacturers from accessing, selling, or otherwise selling certain covered vehicle data, and for other purposes.

Bill 118 hr 10473, also known as the "Vehicle Data Privacy Protection Act," aims to prevent covered vehicle manufacturers from accessing, selling, or otherwise sharing certain covered vehicle data. This legislation is designed to protect the privacy and security of individuals who own or operate vehicles that collect and transmit data.

The bill defines covered vehicle data as any information collected by a vehicle that is linked to an individual, such as location data, driving behavior, or vehicle performance metrics. It prohibits covered vehicle manufacturers from accessing this data without the explicit consent of the vehicle owner or operator.

Additionally, the bill prohibits covered vehicle manufacturers from selling or sharing covered vehicle data with third parties without the consent of the vehicle owner or operator. This is intended to prevent the unauthorized use of sensitive personal information for marketing or other purposes. Overall, the Vehicle Data Privacy Protection Act seeks to establish clear guidelines and protections for the handling of covered vehicle data by manufacturers. By safeguarding the privacy and security of individuals' data, this legislation aims to ensure that consumers can trust the technology in their vehicles without fear of their personal information being misused.