Vehicle data recording and privacy
► Information about events which have
Operating data in the
vehicle
Introduction
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Electronic control units are installed in your
vehicle. These control units process data
received from the vehicle's sensors, for example,
or data they generate themselves or exchange
with each other. Some of these control units are
required for the correct operation of your vehicle,
some others assist you while driving (driving or
manoeuvring aids), while others provide comfort
or infotainment functions.
► For electric and rechargeable hybrid vehicles,
the traction battery charge level and the
estimated driving range.
The control units process the data used for the
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, for example:
- Exact mileage or timestamp of recorded events
(detection of internal malfunctions, activation of
specific systems, etc.), allowing to locate them in
time.
► Information about the state of the vehicle
(e.g. speed, travel time, lateral acceleration,
wheel rotation rate, fastened seat belts
display).
- Dynamic data recorded few seconds before
and after specific driving events, such as
accidents, collisions or activations of Advanced
Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): driving data
(e.g. speed, acceleration, steering angle, engine
speed, selected ratio on the gearbox, pedals
pressure), and potential very low-resolution
pictures of the sight in front of the vehicle
(only if ADAS Data Recorder (ADR) system is
activated).
The following contains general information about
how data is processed within the vehicle.
You will find additional information about the
specific data which is downloaded, stored and
transmitted to third parties and what it is
used for in your vehicle under the keyword
"Data protection". This information is directly
associated with the references for the functions
in question contained in the corresponding
vehicle handbook. These are also available in
the general terms of sale of the vehicle, in the
general terms of sale of connected services, or
online on brand website.
► Environmental conditions (e.g. temperature,
rain sensor, distance sensor).
As a general rule, this data is temporary, is
not stored for longer than one operating cycle
and is only used within the vehicle itself. The
control units often record this data (including the
vehicle's key). This function allows either the
temporary or permanent storage of information
about the state of the vehicle, stresses on
components, servicing requirements, as well as
events and technical errors.
In particular circumstances (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to record data which would otherwise
simply not be stored.
Technical data of the
vehicle
Maintenance and repair
activities
Personal reference
Each vehicle is identified by means of a
unique chassis number. Further options, such as
thevehicle's number plate, make it possible to
trace data on the keeper or driver of the vehicle.
The data generated or processed by control
units may therefore be personal, or be made
personal under certain conditions. Depending on
what vehicle data is available, conclusions may
be drawn on information such as your driving
behavior, your location or the route you travel, or
on your usage behavior.
When taking your vehicle in for servicing (e.g.
repairs, maintenance), the stored operating
data may be read along with the vehicle's
identification number and used if necessary.
The personnel working for the servicing network
(e.g. garages, manufacturers) or third parties
(e.g. roadside assistance agents) may read
the vehicle's data. This also applies to work
carried out under warranty and quality assurance
measures.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment level, the
data stored is as follows:
► Operating state of system components (e.g.
filling level, tyre pressures, battery charge
status).
► Faults and malfunctions in important system
components (e.g. lamps, brakes).
► System reactions in specific driving situations
(e.g. deployment of an airbag, triggering of
stability control and braking systems).
This data is generally read via the OBD (On-
Board Diagnostics) port fitted by law to the
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