Following lengthy consultation with members and vehicle manufacturers, the document on ‘Data Principles: A Statement of Best Practice’ covers personal data, vehicle-specific data, asset security and the provision of predictive maintenance and service notifications.

The document can be used by rental and leasing companies when negotiating supply agreements for connected vehicles, and can also be used as a starting point for discussions with customers on what data is being collected and how it is being used.

The document is also being adopted by Leaseurope – the trade body representing the automotive leasing and rental industry in Europe.

The publication of the principles comes after the BVRLA’s data working group met with regulators to discuss their role when it comes to advising companies on the safe capture and deletion of data.

BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney commented: “Connected vehicles give vehicle rental and leasing companies a tremendous opportunity to work more closely with their customers, thereby enabling them to minimise their repair costs, optimise their performance and maximise the utilisation of their vehicles.  

“The key to unlocking these benefits is data, and our industry is working collaboratively to ensure members have access to the data from connected vehicles in a fair, compliant and secure manner.”