# Car data rights exist on paper. Now they need to work in practice [Promoted Content]

- Type: News
- Source: EURactiv
- Date: 2026-11-10
- Original: https://www.rapporteur.com/opinion/car-data-rights-exist-on-paper-now-they-need-to-work-in-practice/
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/628729
- Topics: Consent, Affirmative Action and Opt-In Requirements for Consent, Consent Validity Requirements and Conditions

## Summary

A new study prepared for FIA Region I finds that while the Data Act gives vehicle users the right to access and share data generated by their cars, the revised Annex X to the Type-Approval Regulation establishes technical requirements for independent operators to access vehicle repair and maintenance information. However, meaningful access still depends on fair pricing, consistency and effective consent mechanisms. Rights on paper are only a first step.

## Full text

A new study prepared for FIA Region I finds that while the Data Act gives vehicle users the right to access and share data generated by their cars, the revised Annex X to the Type-Approval Regulation establishes technical requirements for independent operators to access vehicle repair and maintenance information. However, meaningful access still depends on fair pricing, consistency and effective consent mechanisms. Rights on paper are only a first step.

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