Telematics systems contain car data that is stored outside the vehicle, and may include information that relates to navigation, GPS, and mobile internet.

"[2] In response to criticism of this decision from Massachusetts parties, in August 2023, NHTSA said it would be legal for manufacturers to provide access via short-range Bluetooth connections rather than long-distance cellular modems.

Telematics is also a growing part of car systems, and supporters of the initiative argue it would extend right to repair to account for technological changes.

[5] The proposal requires that access to information would pass through "an authorization process standardized across all makes and models and administered by an entity unaffiliated with the manufacturer."

Opponents of the initiative argue that it would result in cyber security risk and possibly make vehicle data more vulnerable.