# All new cars in the EU now require a camera that watches the driver

> The EU's General Safety Regulation is set to be expandedDriver Distraction Warning systems will need to be fitted to new carsPrivacy advocates are already voicing data concerns As of this week, the European Commission…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/worried-about-flock-cameras-all-new-cars-in-the-eu-now-need-to-have-a-camera-aimed-at-the-drivers-face-in-the-latest-privacy-nightmare?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5065b87e795f9518bbe247)
- **Published:** 2026-07-10
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #cameras #european #driver #safety #cars #commission #distraction #fitted
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