BLUF

The EU is being urged to assess security risks posed by the Chinese automaker’s connected vehicles. Concerns focus on data access and espionage risks, with proposals to restrict BYD from critical infrastructure and public procurement.

Learning Outcomes 

  • Explain the cybersecurity and national security concerns associated with connected vehicles, including risks related to data collection, surveillance, and access to sensitive infrastructure.
  • Assess the policy and regulatory responses being considered by European and allied governments regarding the use of Chinese-manufactured vehicles in public procurement and critical infrastructure environments.
  • Evaluate competing perspectives on technology security risks, including concerns raised by policymakers about foreign influence and espionage, and the data security assurances provided by vehicle manufacturers such as BYD. 
READ: EU lawmakers push for bloc to assess security threat from BYD cars

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