Markey, Blumenthal Ask Auto Companies for Update on Auto Cybersecurity, Privacy Practices

Democratic Sens. Ed Markey, Mass., and Richard Blumenthal, Conn., sent a letter to 18 automakers Wednesday, asking for an update on how each company is working to protect against cyberattacks or unwarranted invasions of privacy related to the integration of electronic systems into cars, a joint news release said. The senators also asked the companies to describe changes made to their vehicle fleets or characteristics, policies, practices and experiences that occurred since the companies first responded to automotive cybersecurity questions that Markey posed in 2013. Companies were asked to provide a response to the senators by Oct. 16.