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gathered during a complete accident investigation, the
electronic data may be used by DaimlerChrysler Corpora-
tion and others to learn more about the possible causes of
crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and
improve vehicle performance. In addition to crash inves-
tigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler Corporation, such
investigations may be requested by customers, insurance
carriers, government officials, and professional crash re-
searchers, such as those associated with universities, and
with hospital and insurance organizations.
In the event that an investigation is undertaken by
DaimlerChrysler Corporation (regardless of initiative),
the company or its designated representative will first
obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for
the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before
accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to
download data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e.,
pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be
provided to the custodial entity upon request. General
data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes
may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash
databases, such as those maintained by the US govern-
ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive
nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve-
hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential
data will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler Corpora-
tion to any third party except when:
1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data
with a particular crash record in an aggregate database,
provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter
preserved
2. Used in defense of litigation involving a
DaimlerChrysler Corporation product
3. Requested by police under a legal warrant
4. Otherwise required by law
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE