WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Mike Lee issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation(https://www.lee.senate.gov/services/files/8970ABD0-0EE3-4F03-AA7E-BED2005FF6EA) today affording essential data privacy rights to vehicle owners across America. The Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act will give motor vehicle owners control over their personal data by outlawing its sale and collection by car manufacturers without drivers' consent, and barring data sharing with adversarial nations such as China. Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO) introduced the House version of the bill.

"Carmakers are collecting and selling personal data from millions of American drivers," said Senator Mike Lee. "Your morning drive to wo...