House panel to discuss creation of DOT advisory group on automotive cybersecurity

A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee today will review draft legislation that would establish a public-private advisory council within the Transportation Department to develop recommendations on cybersecurity for testing, deployment, and updating of self-driving automobiles.

During a hearing featuring testimony from industry, academia, and consumer groups, the digital commerce and consumer protection subcommittee will examine a discussion draft of the Automated Driving System Cybersecurity Advisory Council Act, among 12 other bills aimed at facilitating development and deployment of autonomous...