Every time you get behind the wheel, your car is collecting data about you. Instead, it’s gated behind secure restrictions that prevent anyone other than the manufacturer or authorized technicians from accessing the information. The hearing took on a contentious tone when the discussion turned to the Repair Act. Bill Hanvey, CEO of the Auto Care Association, who has long called for automakers to share vehicle owner’s data, testified in the hearing to say that the threat to owners’ data has been growing over the past decade. It may be your car, but currently it is the manufacturer’s data to do with whatever they choose.”The Repair act has been opposed by vehicle manufacturers and car dealerships, who cite concerns about their intellectual property being used by third parties.