"Regulator Probes Carmakers Over App-Based Tracking Concerns"
The Federal Communications Commission has raised concerns about abusive partners using connected car apps to harass and track their victims, prompting the agency to send letters to nine major automakers seeking information about their apps and processes to assist abuse victims. The agency also inquired about the role of wireless communications providers in providing connectivity to cars and their compliance with the Safe Connections Act. The move comes after reports of car control and tracking apps being weaponized in abusive relationships, allowing for unwanted stalking and harassment, with experts emphasizing the need for solutions to help survivors stay safe.