Posted on 02/28/2024 7:21:29 AM PST by devane617
The chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission will propose a potential new rule Wednesday that would subject automakers that sell internet-connected cars to a telecommunications law intended to protect domestic violence survivors. Cases of technology-enabled stalking involving cars are emerging as automakers add ever more sophisticated features, such as location tracking and remote control of functions like locking doors or honking the horn.
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel last month wrote to nine large automakers and three telecom providers seeking more information about their policies involving internet-connected car technology and domestic abuse. The federal Safe Connections Act gives the FCC authority to help domestic abuse survivors securely access communications, the letter said.
The FCC has required telecom providers under the law to separate phone lines linked to family plans where the abuser is on the account.
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Fred, I’m ready.
Let’s go, Barney.
Ambulance-chasing lawyer bonanza.
Overreach is too tame a word.
More government control over your life. More “security” so hackers can disable/crash your car. Thanks Big Brother.
The FCC should figure out a way to stop the solicitation calls I get all the time.
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HOw about a holster built into the door panel of the car?
I predict the emergence of specialty shops that disable this function.
I predict local and national laws that prohibit the disabling of this feature.
I predict the recall of vast numbers of defective OEM modules installed by specialty shops as replacements for failed automotive Internet connectivity units.
The defective modules reportedly will have originated in China and function normally but will not accept Internet received commands which poses a safety concern for motorists.
I want someone to build a car/truck that has roll-up windows, a key start and NO electronics! Give me the most basic transportation that can be built and I’ll be happy.
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