Modern vehicles are data platforms on wheels — streaming location, driving behaviour, in-cabin and sometimes biometric data. Automakers, dealers and telematics providers all handle personal data under the DPDP Act, and connected-car data is unusually sensitive.
Telematics and location
Continuous location and driving data can identify and profile a driver. Collect only what the feature needs, be transparent, and give drivers control — data minimisation matters most where tracking is constant.
In-cabin and biometric features
Driver-monitoring and biometric unlock capture high-risk data; secure it, limit purposes, and prefer on-device processing where possible.
Dealers and service
Dealer CRMs, service records and finance paperwork hold identity and financial data — notices, consent for marketing, and secure handling.
Sharing with partners
Insurers, fleet operators and app partners often want vehicle data. Sharing is a disclosure needing a basis and contracts.
An automotive checklist
- Transparent, minimised telematics and location use
- Driver controls over connected-car data
- Security for in-cabin/biometric data; prefer on-device
- Dealer notices and marketing consent
- Contracts for insurer/fleet/app data sharing
How DPDP Bridge helps
DPDP Bridge helps automotive players govern connected-car, dealer and service data — consent, minimisation, security and sharing controls. Take the free assessment to see exactly where you stand and what to do next.
This article is general information about the DPDP Act and is not legal advice. For guidance specific to your organisation, take the free assessment or speak to our team.