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ISSN 2083-6473
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Prof. Tomasz Neumann
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TransNav, Faculty of Navigation
Gdynia Maritime University
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Cybersecurity Breaches in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles: Rethinking Liability and Insurance Frameworks
1 King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
ABSTRACT: As connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) become integrated into modern transport systems, cybersecurity vulnerabilities pose significant legal and regulatory challenges. This paper examines the consequences of large-scale hacking incidents involving CAVs, where software compromise may lead to accidents, injury, or loss. Current insurance and liability regimes are ill-equipped to address the complexities of mass-risk events triggered by cyberattacks. Drawing from the United Kingdom’s Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 and broader European frameworks, we identify critical gaps in existing legislation. We propose a reformed insurance model that includes a national compensatory body or reinsurance pool to ensure equitable redress for third-party victims. Our findings offer broader insights for regulatory design in the maritime sector, where cybersecurity threats to safety-critical systems demand proactive legal responses.
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Citation note:
Abuelenin A.H.M.: Cybersecurity Breaches in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles: Rethinking Liability and Insurance Frameworks. TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation, Vol. 19, No. 4, doi:10.12716/1001.19.04.19, pp. 1211-1219, 2025
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