GDPR Compliance Statement for Data Recording with Test Vehicles

SEPT. 24, 2024

1. Introduction

We take the privacy of individuals very seriously and are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This statement explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when recording vehicle environments using sensors (camera, radar, and lidar)
on our test vehicles within the European Union.

This GDPR compliance statement ensures transparency in our data processing activities and demonstrates our commitment to protecting the privacy of
individuals whose data may be captured by our vehicle sensors.

2. Data Controller

Responsible for the processing of personal data is:

Furukawa Electric Institute of Technology Ltd.

Késmárk street 28/A.
H-1158 Budapest, Hungary
E-mail: connect@feti.hu

If you have any questions or concerns about this statement or our data processing practices, please contact us.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We collect and process data for the following purposes:

Development and testing of vehicle technologies.
Enhancing vehicle safety features.
Conducting research and analysis to improve vehicle performance and safety.

4. Types of Data Collected

The sensors on our test vehicles may collect the following types of data:

Camera Data: Video and images of the vehicle's surroundings
Radar Data: Information about the distance, speed, and movement of objects around the vehicle.
Lidar Data: 3D spatial information about the vehicle's environment.

Further data includes auxiliary information sources such as Global Positioning System (GPS), and time of recording.

5. How Data is Used:

The data collected from test vehicles is primarily used to enhance the development and testing of driver-assistance
technologies and autonomous vehicle systems. This includes analyzing driving environments, vehicle behavior,
and sensor performance to improve safety features, vehicle response to various driving conditions, and overall system reliability.
The insights gained from this data help in creating advanced algorithms and models that can predict and respond to real-world driving scenarios,
thereby contributing to the advancement of automotive technology and the future of transportation.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of this data is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests in developing and improving vehicle technologies.

7. Data Storage and Retention

Personal data collected by the sensors will be stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes
for which it was collected or as required by law.

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share the data with:

Affiliates and subsidiaries of the global Furukawa Electric group.
Service providers and partners who assist in data processing and analysis.
Regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies, if required by law.

We ensure that any third parties with whom we share data are subject to appropriate data protection and confidentiality obligations.

9. Data Subject Rights

Individuals have the following rights regarding their personal data:

Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

10. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
E-mail: connect@feti.hu

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or damage.

12. Changes to This Statement

We may update this GDPR compliance statement occasionally. Any changes will be posted on our website.