Cyber-Security, Data Security

Modern electric cars are already rolling computers. A Norwegian longitudinal study now raises questions about the data traffic of Chinese vehicles. This makes a topic all the more important for taxi, rental car and fleet operators, one that has largely been in the background until now: Who actually has access to the data from a connected vehicle?

Electric cars are seen as a symbol of technological progress: quiet, connected, efficient. But precisely this connectivity is increasingly bringing them into the focus of security authorities. In Poland, the Ministry of Defence is now reacting—and has imposed the first driving and parking bans on vehicles from Chinese manufacturers.

Unauthorized Messenger usage, permanent video surveillance and continuous tracking are increasingly putting taxi companies in conflict with the GDPR. Recent rulings and regulatory proceedings show where the risks lie and which measures are now necessary.

How can AI, data protection, and cybersecurity be safely regulated in cars? The new position paper from the TÜV Association provides concrete recommendations for lawmakers and industry – from the digital vehicle record to the testing of learning systems.