National: EDR Legislation - HR1015
The National Motorists Association is working hard to protect motorists against the misuse of "black box" data. Whether you realize it or not, most new cars come equipped with these devices that record information just prior to accidents. This information has then been used to prosecute drivers, further lawsuits, and deny insurance claims.
Thanks to the NMA's efforts in Washington D.C., Congressman Michael Capuano has introduced HR 1015, a bill that addresses many of the concerns we have regarding the potential abuse of black boxes. You can read more about this bill here.
For this bill to succeed, we need your help. We ask that you contact your legislators and ask them to support this measure. You can find out who your representatives are at http://www.house.gov/. A sample letter that you can use for inspiration is available at http://www.motorists.org/edr/CongressionalLetter.doc. You can also find additional talking points about this issue here.
If possible, we encourage you to also contact the members of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protections, which is where the bill currently is. Subcommittee members' names and contact information are available at http://energycommerce.house.gov/Subcommittees/ctcp.shtml.
Thanks so much for your help. Together, we can protect your privacy rights against this growing threat.
