North Dakota makes Black Box Data Property of Vehicle Owner

http://engadget.com/entry/1234000380039961/

"the North Dakota legislature is the first to set a precedent by making the black box data sole property of the vehicle owner. The legislature overwhelmingly approved the bill, which also aims at requiring auto manufacturers to notify owners of the presence of black boxes in their vehicles. It would require a court order before any of the information recorded by the box can be used in court, and prohibits insurance companies from making access to the box a condition of obtaining coverage."

http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/03/323.asp