Senators introduce measure to secure connected cars.

• Position: CYBERSECURITY - Brief article

Cars connected to the Internet may be creating new opportunities for cybercriminals.

Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) along with members of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, recently introduced a bill that would help protect connected vehicles. The Security and Privacy in Your Car (SPY Car) bill offers guidelines for the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to regulate the private information collection and cybersecurity of networked vehicles, with the goal of making them safer for American drivers. The bill would also establish controls for car owners to enable them to manage their privacy and data-sharing options.

According to Legaltech News, connected cars are increasingly common on U.S. roadways. Research conducted by Business Insider shows that by 2020, 75% of the cars shipped...