Tesla on Thursday sought to reassure customers in China that their data collected through its electric cars is securely stored on the company’s servers and is not shared with third parties. The move comes after recent reports of alleged spying in the country, which raised concern about the security of Tesla’s customer data.
Tesla’s efforts to ensure Chinese customers that their data is secure come as Beijing ramps up efforts to address security concerns around the information its citizens generate online. Chinese online users have been increasingly exposed to data theft, with questionable data collection practices from app developers and online service providers.
The Chinese government has also been toughening up data protection laws in recent months, particularly with respect to the automotive industry. China has become the world’s largest electric vehicle market, and Tesla recently opened a new factory in the country.
In a statement, Tesla said that it adheres to all local and international laws related to data collection, use, and storage. The company also said that it strictly adheres to all of its customers’ data requests and has established a rigorous security infrastructure including security protocols and monitoring systems.
Moreover, Tesla said that it is fully compliant with relevant data privacy protection laws in China and continuously updates its data security measures to protect against potential threats. The company also said that it takes steps to protect customers’ data from unauthorized use, deletion, modification, and disclosure.
Tesla’s efforts to reassure Chinese users on data security come amid increased scrutiny of user data by the government. China’s National People’s Congress is expected to pass amendments to its data protection laws. These amendments are expected to create tighter regulations on companies’ use of personal data, including how companies store, use, and share customers’ data.
Tesla’s reassurances to Chinese users about data security have been met positively by many customers. The company’s efforts to ensure users’ that their data is being used and stored securely in accordance with local and international laws is seen as a positive step to building trust in the company. The move also shows that the company is committed to ensuring that customer data is secure.
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