FCC Sends Letters to Automakers, Telcos About Abusers Using Connected Cars
January 11 2024 - 5:48PM
Dow Jones News
By Will Feuer
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel
sent letters to the biggest U.S. automakers and telecommunications
companies, saying that connected-car systems have been used by
abusers to stalk and harass domestic-abuse survivors.
Rosenworcel asked the companies for details on such systems and
how they plan to support survivors in their efforts to disconnect
from their abusers.
Rosenworcel sent letters to Ford, General Motors, Honda and
other major automakers. She also sent letters to AT&T, T-Mobile
and Verizon.
"No survivor of domestic violence and abuse should have to
choose between giving up their car and allowing themselves to be
stalked and harmed by those who can access its data and
connectivity," Rosenworcel said. "We must do everything we can to
help survivors stay safe. We need to work with auto and wireless
industry leaders to find solutions."
Write to Will Feuer at Will.Feuer@wsj.com
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January 11, 2024 18:33 ET (23:33 GMT)
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