33-23-221. Definitions. As used in 33-23-221 through 33-23-226, the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Benefit" means any rebate, discount, abatement, credit, reduction of premium, or other advantage to the policyholder provided under the terms of a telematics agreement.
     (2) "Policyholder" means a person who is a present named insured in a motor vehicle liability policy as defined in 33-23-204.
     (3) "Recorded data" means the data collected, stored, or transmitted by a recording device identifying performance or operation information about a motor vehicle including:
     (a) speed;
     (b) direction;
     (c) location; and
     (d) internal controls and diagnostics, such as steering performance, brake performance, or computer diagnostics.
     (4) "Recording device" means a device, mechanism, or system installed in or used in conjunction with a motor vehicle that collects, stores, or transmits recorded data. The term includes the following to the extent that they involve recorded data:
     (a) event data recorders;
     (b) sensing and diagnostic modules;
     (c) electronic control modules;
     (d) automatic crash notification systems;
     (e) geographic information systems;
     (f) cellular phones;
     (g) personal digital assistants; and
     (h) any other device that collects, stores, or transmits recorded data.
     (5) "Telematics agreement" means a written agreement between an insurer and a policyholder of the insurer regarding use of a recording device in a motor vehicle to collect or store recorded data or transmit recorded data to the insurer or to a third party designated by the insurer.

     History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 304, L. 2015.