Overview

• Most provisions of the EU regulation apply across all member states from September 12, covering new and already‑owned vehicles.
• Automakers must provide data access at no charge and allow users to view, delete, or transfer information generated by their vehicles.
• Manufacturers are required to disclose what data they collect and how to access it, ending exclusive data silos.
• Access must be offered either directly in the vehicle via an app or through a manufacturer portal, with new cars from September 12, 2026 designed for built‑in access.
• Germany has yet to pass a national enforcement framework as industry groups and privacy experts warn about trade‑secret and data‑misuse risks.