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

Bill 118 s 5579, also known as the "Vehicle Data Privacy Act," aims to protect the privacy of consumers by preventing covered vehicle manufacturers from accessing, selling, or otherwise sharing certain data collected from vehicles. This data includes information such as location, driving habits, and vehicle performance.

The bill seeks to ensure that consumers have control over their personal data and are not subject to invasive tracking or surveillance by vehicle manufacturers. It also aims to prevent the misuse of this data for commercial purposes, such as targeted advertising or selling to third parties.

In addition to protecting consumer privacy, the bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for violations. This is to ensure that covered vehicle manufacturers comply with the regulations set forth in the legislation. Overall, the Vehicle Data Privacy Act is designed to safeguard the privacy and security of consumers in an increasingly connected and data-driven world. It represents a bipartisan effort to address concerns about the collection and use of personal data by vehicle manufacturers, and to establish clear guidelines for how this data should be handled.