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Category: Autonomous Vehicles

Who Owns the Data in Your Self-Driving Car?

Article Summary: Under the Federal Driver Privacy Act of 2015, the owner or lessee of a vehicle legally owns the data stored in the EDR. However, manufacturers like Tesla and

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The Black Box Nobody Talks About: How EDRs Shape Crash Litigation

The Black Box Nobody Talks About: How EDRs Shape Crash Litigation Article Summary: An Event Data Recorder (EDR) is a device installed in most modern vehicles that captures critical data

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Tesla vs. GM vs. Waymo: A 2026 Guide to Autonomous Vehicle Liability in Texas

Article Summary: In autonomous vehicle litigation, liability is determined by the system’s SAE level. Tesla (Level 2) places responsibility on the driver; Waymo (Level 4) places it on the manufacturer;

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