FTC bans General Motors from selling your driving data for 5 years
The FTC says the automaker has collected data on millions of Americans through its OnStar service. GM allegedly sold data related to emergency braking, speeding and late-night driving to reporting agencies. Insurance companies can use the data to set rates and deny coverage to drivers. General Motors has been banned from providing customer location and driver behavior data to consumer reporting agencies for five years. The move comes after the Federal Trade Commission filed charges and investigations suggesting that General Motors and OnStar were collecting, using and selling sensitive data on millions of vehicles that could be used to set insurance rates. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); The FTC accuses the automaker of using a misleading process to sign up customers for its OnStar connected vehicle service and OnStar smart driver feature. The company said GM failed to clearly disclose that it was collecting precise…
World ECR | BIS bans Chinese and Russian technologies
According to a January 14 announcement, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a final rule banning certain connected car technologies from China and Russia, citing national security risks associated with potential data collection and remote control capabilities. "BIS and its Office of Information Communications Technology and Services (OICTS) have found that certain technologies originating from China or Russia pose inappropriate and unacceptable risks to U.S. national security," the announcement said. "Today's cars are more than just steel on wheels - they are computers. They have cameras, microphones, GPS tracking and other technology connected to the internet," said U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. "With this rule, the Department of Commerce is taking necessary steps to safeguard U.S. national security." In the United States, the rule prohibits the import and sale of Vehicle Connectivity System (“VCS”) hardware and software and Autonomous Driving System (“ADS”) software with “sufficient ties” to China or Russia. VCS includes "telematics control units, Bluetooth, cellular,…
Biden bans offshore drilling, Trump promises to ‘lift it’
Trump promises to overturn oil and gas ban on much of U.S. coast, but that's easier said than done President Biden has moved to ban offshore drilling on more than 625 million acres. Target areas are off the east and west coasts, the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. The ban will be difficult to overturn, but President-elect Trump has pledged to do so. President Trump returns to the White House later this month, and his administration is said to be planning new and expanded oil and LNG drilling. This is expected to pave the way for increased federal property and offshore operations. However, President Biden derailed those plans by signing a “memorandum concerning the cancellation of oil or natural gas leases in certain areas of the United States’ Outer Continental Shelf.” Biden has banned leasing in many areas of the Outer Continental Shelf, citing public administration, climate change and possible harm to coastal areas and marine life. The list is…
Delhi bans BS-III, BS-IV cars as AQI hits record 800!
Pollution in Delhi has become uncontrollable and the government has implemented the GRAP IV phase, temporarily banning BS-III petrol vehicles and BS-IV diesel vehicles. Delhi's air quality index (AQI) has never seen such figures in the past few weeks. Delhi appears to be shrouded in smog as the air quality index crosses 800. The government plans to move from GRAP Phase-III to implement GRAP-IV (Graded Response Action Plan) in Delhi-NCR region to deal with this dire situation. During this implementation period, BS-III petrol vehicles and BS-IV diesel vehicles will be temporarily banned from the roads. On Friday (November 15), Delhi Traffic Police issued 514 challansawarding Rs 20,000 each to those who refuse to comply. The challan merger alone costs over Rs 1 crore. In addition, the Delhi Traffic Police also impounded more than 2,000 over-age vehicles, including 260 diesel vehicles and 2,000 petrol vehicles and two-wheelers. What is allowed and what is not allowed? As per GRAP-IV, petrol vehicles complying…
Tariffs and bans won’t protect U.S. from Chinese automakers
The Biden administration's crackdown on Chinese electric vehicles may provide a respite for local companies, but it may not last long go through Brad Anderson September 25, 2024 09:11 Local auto brands need to use the existing buffer space to quickly upgrade their technology. A ban on Chinese software and hardware could be implemented starting with the 2027 model year. Analysts warn automakers not to become complacent. Industry experts believe that the recent tariffs imposed by the United States on Chinese-made electric vehicles and vehicles with Chinese software and hardware will not indefinitely block these vehicles from entering the domestic market. Earlier this year, the Biden administration imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese-produced electric vehicles, making it highly uneconomical for brands to sell them in the U.S. The U.S. Commerce Department has since proposed new rules that would ban the sale or import of connected cars with certain parts from countries of concern, such as Russia and China. Read: Biden administration…
India bans onion exports
Due to natural calamities like rains, onion production has declined. Despite government interventions like procuring onions through NAFED and selling them in the market at subsidized prices, onion prices in the Indian market have been increasing since the last 5-6 months. The government initially imposed an export tax of 40% on onions, which was later reduced to 20% due to boycott by farmers and their organizations. But this did not help reduce exports and prices as expected. The government then imposed a minimum export duty (MEP) of $800/metric ton on onions, which slightly reduced exports as this rate was not applicable to all export destinations. Today, the Indian government has taken a major decision to ban on onion exports completely. India's export targets India has set a target of USD 1 trillion in exports and USD 100 billion in agricultural exports by 2030. All government policies and infrastructure are aligned with this goal. However, the Indian government unexpectedly decided to…
US Department of Commerce bans Kaspersky software from ICTS for the first time
On June 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a final decision prohibiting Kaspersky Lab Ltd. (“Kaspersky”), the U.S. subsidiary of Russian cybersecurity provider AO Kaspersky Lab, from selling certain cybersecurity products, antivirus software, and related services to U.S. individuals. This final determination is the first such action taken by BIS pursuant to Executive Order No. 13873 (“Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain”) issued on June 19, 2021, and the ICTS implementing regulations. In response to the final ruling, Kaspersky announced that it would gradually shut down its US operations on July 20, 2024, as it would no longer be viable to conduct business in the United States after the ban was implemented. While Kaspersky’s closure may, on practical matters, accelerate the impact of the Commerce Department’s ban on the supply chain and the need to find alternative suppliers, companies should be prepared to assess their exposure to other…
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