Artificial Intelligence in the Automotive and Transportation Indu
Artificial Intelligence in the Automotive and Transportation Indu
https://natlawreview.com/article/crossroads-issue-3
Publish Date: 2026-03-19 13:15:00
Source Domain: natlawreview.com
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Connectivity as a Regulated Service: Companies have multiple choices regarding connectivity, with implications for licensing, cross-border operations, and regulatory compliance.
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Data Protection: Modern vehicles collect large amounts of personal data, necessitating strict adherence to data protection laws (like GDPR), including data portability and retention.
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Cybersecurity and Safe Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates: To ensure type approval and user safety, companies must adhere to robust cybersecurity management systems and secure OTA update procedures.
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eCall Obligations and Technology Transition: There are legal obligations for emergency services calls in vehicles, with significant challenges as 2G/3G mobile networks sunset and companies need to adapt to 4G/5G.
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National-Security Controls: Firms must comply with stringent national security directives concerning procurement from specific countries and must ensure supply chain security.
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C-ITS Standards & Interoperability: The EU promotes harmonized communication and interoperability standards for connected and intelligent transportation systems, while there are significant U.S. cybersecurity and component restrictions.
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Intellectual Property (IP) in Connectivity & Analytics: An increasing number of IP disputes arise concerning telematics and OTA analytics, requiring careful freedom-to-operate analyses.
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Implications for Repair Market: The EU’s updated guidelines emphasize data accessibility for independent repairers and apply antitrust principles where vehicle-generated data is withheld.
