Misguided right to repair laws are data grabs that threaten national security

Ronald Reagan used to joke that nine terrifying words were: "I'm from the government and I'm here to help." Today, we find wisdom in these words in the form of a well-meaning but dangerous piece of legislation. Its goal is to help automotive repair shops but the result could be a serious risk to our national security and America's advantage in automotive software. So-called right to repair legislation is a seemingly benign initiative with insidious consequences for U.S. national security. While the proponents of these laws paint a picture of consumer empowerment, the reality is far grimmer, especially when it…