{"id":15644,"date":"2025-10-28T09:51:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T14:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solerastaging.wpengine.com\/?post_type=blog&p=15644"},"modified":"2025-10-28T09:58:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T14:58:23","slug":"data-without-ethics-is-just-risk","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.solera.com\/blog\/data-without-ethics-is-just-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Without Ethics Is Just Risk: What OEMs Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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During my 25+ years in the automotive industry across automakers, market intelligence, and now Solera, I\u2019ve seen one constant: the companies that handle data responsibly are the ones that lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s automotive ecosystem, data moves faster than any vehicle on the road. Every decision, from vehicle design to workshop repair, depends on the quality and integrity of that data. For OEMs, that\u2019s not just a matter of performance. It\u2019s about ethics, compliance, and trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new frontier: responsible access to repair data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A great example is the recent collaboration between Solera Autodata and Digidentity. Together, we\u2019ve launched an MVIS-compliant solution in Australia that gives independent workshops verified access to manufacturer repair data for hybrid and electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This isn\u2019t just a technical integration; it\u2019s a blueprint for the future of ethical data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under MVIS rules, OEMs must ensure only certified technicians can access safety-critical information. Solera\u2019s system verifies both identity and qualification before granting entry. As our APAC Managing Director, Chris Iacovou, said, \u201cMVIS is about access to data but also about safety-critical data being accessed in a controlled manner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s ethical data in action: available but not exposed, shared yet always traceable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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By Carlos Garc\u00eda<\/em><\/h3><\/div>

Vice President, Global Automotive Center at Solera<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why this matters for OEMs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. It protects brand trust<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Customers and regulators expect transparency but not at the cost of safety. Ethical data management reinforces confidence that OEMs are doing both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Compliance is now a competitive edge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MVIS, GDPR, and right-to-repair regulations are changing the rules. OEMs that treat compliance as part of the value chain will set new industry benchmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Security and collaboration go hand in hand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our Autodata\u2013Digidentity partnership shows that secure data flows can actually strengthen collaboration, improving efficiency for workshops while protecting OEM IP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. It scales globally<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digidentity\u2019s verified digital ID infrastructure, already trusted by governments, shows how ethical frameworks can connect OEMs, dealers, insurers, and repair networks across borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The road ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ethical data isn\u2019t just about privacy anymore; it\u2019s the foundation of modern mobility. From connected vehicles to digital repairs, our industry\u2019s progress will depend on how responsibly we manage information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Solera, we believe access should be open but controlled, fast yet compliant. That balance keeps vehicles safer, technicians accountable, and consumers confident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the next era of mobility, the best brands won\u2019t just build cars that perform. They\u2019ll build data ecosystems that can be trusted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n