State Lawmakers Eye Data-collecting Computer Chips in Cars
Lawmakers in 11 states are hoping to regulate black boxes (computer chips in vehicles that store information on speed and seat belt use), according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. The National Highway Transportation Administration states that about 15 percent of vehicles -- or about 30 million cars and trucks -- have black boxes. About 65 percent to 90 percent of 2004 cars and trucks have them, according to the NHTA.
North Dakota, 10 other states debate privacy safeguards on vehicle black boxes, Associated Press, April 11, 2005.
