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Technical research principal analyst, Connected Car, Supply Chain and Technology, S&P Global Mobility
A direct impact of the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is the delay of key regulations relative to the connected car ecosystem. While support for a unified regulation in key areas such as the 5G spectrum was high in 2019, largely led by the European Union, the focus has understandably shifted to health and economic support for the population in crisis. Most governing bodies not focused on this point are simply not meeting owing to quarantine and social distancing restrictions.
According to the latest IHS Markit COVID-19 Automotive R&D Impact Survey, over 60% of the respondents expected regulations on autonomous vehicles and active safety to be impacted, with some even believing that the implementation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), due in mid-2022, is at risk. Regulations that add a substantial cost per vehicle will likely be reconsidered following the economic ramifications of the pandemic, as many believe these costs will be passed on to final consumers.
5G technology standards and licensing delays
When it comes to 5G deployment, the focus of 2020 was on
coming releases from the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP),
a global organization that develops telecommunication standards.
The 3GPP has made progress toward cross-industry standardization
that will be vital for deployments of 5G and utilization of
vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. Key releases have been
delayed as a result of the ongoing pandemic.
Another significant delay for 5G development is a series of postponed auctions for 5G spectrum licenses. These are handled at the country level in cooperation with local governments and members of the telecommunications industry. So far, there have been indefinite suspensions of auctions in Spain, France, Austria, Portugal, and India.
Data privacy impact
For the first time since its inception, European and even
global regulatory bodies are looking at the General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR) to provide the legal grounds to enable the
employers and the competent public health authorities to process
personal data in the context of epidemics, without the need to
obtain the consent of the data subject. This applies when the
processing of personal data is necessary for employers, for reasons
of public interest, in the area of public health, or to protect
vital interests (Art. 6 and 9 of the GDPR) or to comply with
another legal obligation. Since the escalation of COVID-19 to a
pandemic, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued two
statements regarding data protection in the fight against the
virus.
In March 2020, the Attorney General of California clarified that it would not delay enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) despite petitions from more than 60 companies requesting a six-month grace period.
The above article is from AutoTechInsight by IHS Markit. AutoTechInsight provides a wealth of original thought leadership, data, and analysis on a broad spectrum of automotive industry topics and sectors. Content includes news and analysis, topical reports, supplier profiles, and an automaker-supplier relations database across 12 domains. Visit AutoTechInsight to view all our offerings.
Posted 28 April 2020 by Beatriz Minamy, Technical research principal analyst, Connected Car, Supply Chain and Technology, S&P Global Mobility