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New regulation could stop abusers from stalking via connected cars

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel has proposed new rules to protect domestic abuse survivors from being stalked through their cars' location tracking systems. The notice of proposed rulemaking seeks input on the Safe Connections Act and how it can be used to address the issue of connected car services being used for abuse. The move reflects the growing concern over the misuse of GPS tracking features, with instances of survivors being tracked by abusive partners in internet-connected cars. Last month, Rosenworcel wrote letters to leading automakers and mobile service providers, asking about their policies on geolocation data and support for survivors. Congress is also taking an interest in the issue, as Senator Ed Markey urges the Federal Trade Commission to investigate automakers' data privacy practices.