The battle between China and the United States for on-board data has intensified, and the right to privacy has been violated, and who will dominate the future
Recently, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Raimondo publicly stated that the U.S. government is reviewing the potential risks of China's connected vehicles to national security and has not ruled out the possibility of "extreme actions". This remark sparked a new round of competition between China and the United States over the issue of on-board data.
What exactly is the privacy information involved in in-vehicle data? This became a point of contention on both sides. From a technical point of view, on-board data mainly includes technical data such as vehicle operation status and location information, which does not seem to involve personal privacy. But the U.S. government is concerned that if the data is accessed by the Chinese government, it could be used for improper purposes, threatening national security.
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers insists that on-board data is mainly used for vehicle maintenance and optimization, and will not be illegally obtained and used. Chinese auto companies are also required to comply with local data protection regulations in overseas markets.
With the advent of the era of intelligent networked vehicles, the importance of in-vehicle data has become increasingly prominent. In-vehicle data can be used not only for vehicle maintenance and optimization, but also for traffic management, urban planning, and many other fields. Mastering a large amount of on-board data is equivalent to mastering valuable "oil" resources, which will occupy a dominant position in technological innovation and industrial development.
The contest between China and the United States in this field is actually a struggle for future dominance. As a traditional automotive power, the United States hopes to maintain its leading position in the new round of industrial revolution. China, on the other hand, hopes to use its advantages in the field of new energy vehicles and intelligent networking to catch up with the United States.
In this battle between China and the United States for in-vehicle data, both sides are aware of the importance of mastering the dominance of in-vehicle data. For the United States, it has long dominated the development direction of the traditional automobile industry, and if it loses its dominance in the field of on-board data, it will seriously affect its position in the new round of industrial revolution.
For China, new energy vehicles and intelligent networked vehicles are the key directions for future development. If we can grasp a large amount of in-vehicle data, it will help accelerate the pace of technological innovation and catch up with the United States in this field. Whoever dominates the in-vehicle data will dominate the future.
In the face of such a vital interest, neither side is willing to give in easily. On the one hand, the United States has increased its scrutiny of Chinese car companies, and on the other hand, it is also actively deploying the local in-vehicle data industry. China, on the other hand, emphasizes the security of in-vehicle data and calls for the establishment of fair and reasonable international rules.
This contest for dominance has risen to the level of national strategy. The future trend will directly affect the position of both sides in the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation. The battle for in-vehicle data between China and the United States will continue to intensify.
In this Sino-US battle for on-board data, how to resolve the contradiction and achieve reconciliation? This requires a joint effort on both sides.
A unified standard for in-vehicle data privacy protection should be developed. At present, there are differences between different countries and regions on this issue, which brings trouble to the cross-border operation of enterprises. If a consensus can be reached on privacy protection and an international convention can be formed, it will be conducive to the healthy development of the industry.
International cooperation needs to be strengthened. The application landscape of in-vehicle data is global, and no single country can dominate it alone. Only through open cooperation and sharing of data resources can the value of in-vehicle data be maximized.
Businesses should take privacy protection very seriously. Although in-vehicle data is mainly technical data, it inevitably involves personal information. Enterprises must establish a strict data management system to effectively protect consumer privacy and win consumers' trust.
Governments and companies should also step up their efforts to educate the public about undue suspicion of in-vehicle data. Only by letting the public know the true face of in-vehicle data can this controversy really subside.
The battle between China and the United States over on-board data reflects the wrestling between the two sides in a new round of scientific and technological revolution, but resolving the contradiction is the best policy. We look forward to the joint efforts of China and the United States to promote the healthy development of the in-vehicle data industry based on the principles of mutual respect and mutual benefit.