EU Mandates Driver Cameras, But Data Privacy Remains a Mystery

All Cars Sold in the EU Now Require a Camera Aimed at Your Face

Starting July 2026, every new car in the EU must include a driver monitoring camera to prevent distraction. While these systems aim to save lives, they often trigger false alarms that distract drivers. More critically, regulations fail to clarify how facial data is stored or if it leaves the vehicle, raising serious privacy concerns despite GDPR protections.

"That kind of exposure can feed into identity theft or phishing attacks built around information a scammer should never have had."