Dealers own their data. Seriously.
Data rights in automotive haven’t always been clear. But the Arizona Dealer Law is changing that. It provides clear guidelines, has been upheld in Federal Court, and is widely viewed as the template for other states to mimic.
We believe the automotive industry will make faster strides toward the common good when dealers, dealer groups, and technology partners align our practices and agreements to mirror the AZ Dealer Law.
The laws
To fight for rights, you need to know what your rights are - or should be. Here are the links to relevant dealer data laws in a number of states. Know of one we're missing?
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Montana
We recommend starting with section 30-11-717, and continuing through 30-11-719.
Oregon
Section 650.123 - "Use of protected dealer data" will get you the facts you need first.
The cases
The battle for data rights is actually pretty thrilling and many of the court cases are now public. Here’s more of the background if you want the meat:
DMS Antitrust Litigation
$630 million vendor settlement
January 27, 2025
DMS Antitrust Litigation
$100 million dealer settlement
August 16, 2024
DMS Antitrust Litigation
Vendor Case Proceeds
July 22, 2024
DMS Antitrust Litigation
June 29, 2023
Decision on All Cases
DMS Antitrust Litigation
June 29, 2023
Decision on Counterclaims
against Dealers
The challenge to Arizona Dealer Law
October 25, 2021
DMS Antitrust Litigation
December 11, 2017
DMS Antitrust Litigation
November 6, 2017
DMS Antitrust Litigation
May 1, 2017
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