Future on Wheels: Safeguarding Privacy in Tomorrow’s Connected Vehicles-FUTURE-SP

As connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) become increasingly integrated into daily transportation systems, they accumulate vast amounts of personal data, raising significant privacy concerns. This study focuses on navigating the balance between fostering technological innovation and ensuring robust privacy protections. It emphasizes the importance of encryption, transparent data management, and user-centric privacy settings to protect against unauthorized data access and surveillance. The analysis highlights the necessity for evolving legal frameworks that keep pace with rapid technological advancements in CAVs, advocating for adjustments to address emerging privacy challenges as they arise. Additionally, the study calls for international collaboration and legal adaptability to establish a regulatory environment that supports the safe and privacy-conscious deployment of CAV technologies. By exploring public perceptions of CAV privacy and discussing advanced techniques such as differential privacy and federated learning, the study outlines effective strategies to enhance data security and foster trust among users. It stresses the importance of transparency and control over personal data to mitigate privacy risks and enhance public acceptance of CAVs. This comprehensive examination contributes to a multidisciplinary discourse, aiming to develop a cohesive global privacy framework that aligns CAV technological advancements with essential safety and privacy protections.