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Some forensic studies are underway regarding rules and regulations and warn automakers and crash investigators of privacy concerns and unintended use of retrieved EDR data.

"Starting from the late 90s to present light vehicle manufactures were equipping most of their vehicles with electronic data recorders (EDR), which are sometimes referred to as 'Black Boxes'. These devices are currently, not being used for the original intended purpose, which was for diagnosing vehicle-related problems by mechanics. They are being used to download non-regulated data to assist so-called accident investigators. This action could be deemed 'Junk Science'", said Perry Zucker, a forensic expert/engineer involved in the EDR studies.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Zucker|first1=Perry|title=Standards For The Vehicle Black Box|url=https://www.trafficdocexpertlaw.com/vehiclelibrary/accidents/auto_black_boxes-black-box-standards4.html|website=trafficdoc.comExpertLaw|accessdate=1123 NovemberAugust 20222016|date=1 October 2004}}</ref>

==Privacy concerns==