“Connected car technologies are already prevalent today, with increasing ease of access, convenience and affordability,” said Mark Aiello, a Detroit-based Foley & Lardner partner and co-chair of the firm’s automotive industry team. “Thus, it’s not surprising that cybersecurity and privacy are top of mind with industry executives. With the deployment of autonomous vehicles further on the horizon, convincing consumers of the viability of self-driving cars and the potential to reduce accidents is a more near-term focus.”
