Policy · 1h ago
EU mandates driver-monitoring cameras in all new cars
Starting now, every new car sold in the EU must include a camera aimed at the driver's face to monitor attention and fatigue. The regulation aims to improve road safety but raises significant data privacy concerns. Critics warn the always-on cameras could be exploited for surveillance or data misuse.
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The privacy risks of mandatory in-car surveillance may outweigh the safety benefits, especially without clear data protection guarantees.
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