Story no.51InternationalOngoing·Regulation and tariffs·Notable· Several countries (2)·31 Oct → 4 Nov·8 facts · 29 art.

In the United States, General Motors has agreed to pay $220 million to settle a data-related dispute, following a $2.9 million settlement with drivers in Hawaii; Ford has introduced a privacy pledge and a website allowing users to opt out of data collection. A global study concludes that selling automotive data yields less revenue than expected, amid growing pressure on privacy. In Germany, one year after the implementation of the Data Act, independent repair shops consider access to vehicle data insufficient, and a study compares manufacturers' data-sharing practices. The available sub-events focus mainly on the United States and Germany, though the topic is also covered in China, Brazil, France, and Canada.