Kathryn Linsky, Courtney Manzel, Jim Simatacolos, Lindsay Abate
Session Time: Fri, Nov 6, 2026: 10:10 AM-11:10 AM
Recent landmark privacy legislation requires vehicle manufacturers to implement back-end processes and in-vehicle safeguards for connected car and location services. We explore compliance challenges and strategies taking into account practical considerations unique to the automotive industry, including account management, safety concerns, dealerships and telematics, and development lead times.
Kathryn Linsky, Partner, Privacy & Cybersecurity, McDermott Will & Schulte
Courtney Manzel, Sr. Counsel, Privacy & Data Governance, Volkswagen America
Jim Simatacolos, Managing Counsel, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity, Toyota North America
Lindsay Abate, Director, Technology Policy, Alliance for Automotive Innovation (AFAI)
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