Data Security Law , the new draft regulations would apply not only to automobile producers and car dealers but also to online ride-hailing services that are operated through mobile applications. Automobile operators are required to inform drivers through display panels or audio methods and get permission every time before collecting sensitive personal information. The draft regulations also require that important data and personal information should be stored within China, and if it is necessary to transfer such data abroad, it must undergo a security evaluation organized by the regulator. On May 12, 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China ( CAC) published the Several Regulations on the Management of Automobile Data Security (Draft for Comment) (