Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 594

What to do in an emergency
Overview of the 999-based eCall in-vehicle system, its operation and functionalities: refer
to this section. The 999-based eCall service is a public service of general interest and is
accessible free of charge.
The 999-based eCall in-vehicle system is activated by default. It is activated automatically
by means of in- vehicle sensors in the event of a severe accident.
It will also be triggered automatically when the vehicle is equipped with a TPS system
which does not function in the event of a severe accident.
The 999-based eCall in-vehicle system can also be triggered manually, if needed. Instruc-
tions for manual activation of the system: refer to this section.
In the event of a critical system failure that would disable the 999-based eCall in-vehicle
system, the following warning will be given to the occupants of the vehicle: refer to this
section.
Information on data processing
Any processing of personal data through the 999-based eCall in-vehicle system shall com-
ply with the personal data protection rules provided for in Directives 95/46/EC (1) and
2002/58/EC (2) of the European Parliament and of the Council, and in particular, shall be
based on the necessity to protect the vital interests of the individuals in accordance with
Article 7(d) of Directive 95/46/EC (3).
Processing of such data is strictly limited to the purpose of handling the emergency eCall
to the single emergency number 999.
Types of data and its recipients
The 999-based eCall in-vehicle system may collect and process only the following data:
僅 Vehicle Identification Number
僅 Vehicle type (passenger vehicle or light commercial vehicle)
僅 Vehicle propulsion storage type (gasoline/diesel/CNG/LPG/electric/hydrogen)
僅 Vehicle recent locations and direction of travel
僅 Log file of the automatic activation of the system and its timestamp
僅 Any additional data (if applicable): Not applicable
Recipients of data processed by the 999-based eCall in-vehicle system are the relevant
public safety answering points designated by the respective public authorities of the
country on which territory they are located, to first receive and handle eCalls to the single
emergency number 999. Additional information (if available): Not applicable
1. Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995
on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on
the free movement of such data (OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31).
2. Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002
concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the elec-
tronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications) (OJ
L 201, 31.7.2002, p. 37).
3.Directive 95/46/EC is repealed by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament
and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to
the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (General Data
Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1). The Regulation applies from 25 May
2018.
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UAE eCall system