An array of state legislatures are moving forward with measures this year to regulate automobile event data recorders — the so-called “black boxes” that monitor vehicle speed, seat belt use and other safety data, according to experts. According to a report by Pam Greenberg, an analyst with the legislative information services bureau of the National Conference of State Legislatures, legislation related to use of the technology was introduced in 15 states this year, and bills were passed in Arkansas and North Dakota. California earlier passed the first legislation regulating black boxes.
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States Consider Privacy Rules for ‘Black Boxes’
Posted by: Gene J. Koprowski July 14, 2005 05:00 AMAn array of state legislatures are moving forward with measures this year to regulate automobile event data recorders — the so-called “black boxes” that monitor vehicle speed, seat belt use and other safety data, according to experts. According to a report by Pam Greenberg, an analyst with the legislative information services bureau of the National Conference of State Legislatures, legislation related to use of the technology was introduced in 15 states this year, and bills were passed in Arkansas and North Dakota. California earlier passed the first legislation regulating black boxes.