21. The representative of FIA introduced their report “Stocktaking of offboard and onboard authorisation systems” (WP.29-197-16 and WP.29-197-17) which outlined how access to in-vehicle data, resources, and functions is currently organised, regulated, and standardised worldwide, listing the available international and national regulations and standards covering this aspect. She provided an analysis of answers received during interviews with WP.29 stakeholders between June and October 2025. She proposed that WP.29 provide a structured consultation process to develop a recommendation or a guidance document to supplement the existing UN Regulations and UN GTRs.

22. The representative of China welcomed the study, expressed support for the FIA proposal, and offered to contribute to the related activities based on the national experience in the field. The representative of Germany noted that the proposed activities extended beyond the scope of WP.29 and suggested that FIA may address the issue at regional level. The representative of Netherlands (Kingdom of the) echoed China’s positive remarks on the study but pointed out that the topic had regional specificities. The representative of SAE International, Co-Secretary of the Task Force on Vehicular Communication, encouraged FIA to complete the questionnaire and suggested that FIA present the study to ITU Study Group 21. The representative of the Russian Federation highlighted the existence of different paths toward harmonization. He noted that the earlier WP.29 began work in this area, the sooner harmonization could be achieved. He proposed considering the establishment of an advisory group. The representative of Canada observed that slide 3 of the presentation indicated that the scope of the proposed activities went beyond WP.29’s mandate. He referred to slides 4 and 5, which listed numerous standards and regulations already in place, and emphasized that data-related issues could not be separated from privacy concerns. He suggested that FIA refine the report to better align with the WP.29 context. The representative of the United Kingdom supported Canada’s proposal to further study the matter and suggested that WP.29 could serve as a platform for such analysis. He asked whether the IWG on ITS might be the appropriate body to take this forward, given its previous work on issues beyond WP.29’s remit. The representative of Japan referred to the challenge outlined in paragraph 6.3.6 of the report and recommended that no action be taken until that issue was resolved. The representative of France distinguished between policy-related items and technical elements, noting that the latter could be harmonized within an appropriate body. The representative of the United States of America shared the concerns raised by Canada and Germany. She encouraged FIA to revise the report to support further discussion within WP.29 before assigning the matter to the IWG on ITS. She also noted that a regional approach might be the most suitable. The representative of OICA agreed that selecting appropriate standards for harmonization was a political decision. He cautioned that initiating a review in this area would require significant resources and could affect WP.29’s priorities and pointed out that access to vehicle data was primarily an economic and privacy issue, not directly related to safety or emissions.

23. WP.29 welcomed the FIA report and agreed to resume discussion of the item at its March 2026 session.

50. The representative of FIA recalled the report provided to WP.29 in November 2025 on their activities and referred to informal documents WP.29-197-16 and WP.29-197-17.