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FOIA News: Tesla claims its crash data is protected under Exemption 4

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Tesla Moves to Shield Crash Data from Public Disclosure, Citing Competitive Risk

By Samir Gautam, Techstory, June 8, 2025

In a move that underscores the increasing tension between corporate secrecy and public transparency, Tesla Inc. has formally requested a U.S. federal judge to block the release of certain vehicle crash data maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The electric vehicle (EV) giant claims that disclosing the data could provide competitors with insights into Tesla’s proprietary technology, causing significant commercial damage.

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