Senators Press AV Firms on Data Collection, Privacy and Cybersecurity

Feb 4, 2026

Senators asked Tesla, Waymo and industry groups how much data AVs collect, how it is stored and shared, and whether cybersecurity protections can prevent remote compromise; witnesses described opt-in policies, aggregation and anonymization, compliance with legal orders, and layered security measures.

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Data collection, privacy and cybersecurity were recurring themes at the hearing as senators worried about the scope and use of sensor and interior recordings.

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