As legal scholars, we find that the question of whether you and your local mechanic can tap into your car's data to diagnose and repair spans issues of property rights, trade secrets, cybersecurity, data privacy, and consumer rights.
Unlike the standardized onboard diagnostics ports, telematics systems vary across car manufacturers. These systems are often protected by digital locks, and circumventing these locks could be considered a violation of copyright law.
Recognizing the pivotal role diagnostic data plays in vehicle maintenance and repair, 75% of Massachusetts voters approved a ballot initiative on November 3, 2020, to amend the state's repair laws.
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