Key team members: Jeny Yeh, Aaron Ang Yong Hao

Can you sum up the team culture or ethos? 

We talk and find solutions together. Everyone in the ACO Tech legal team is encouraged to openly discuss their ideas. When there is an issue, everyone talks about it and works together to solve it. This way, all points of view are considered, and decisions are made in a wise manner that benefits everyone. Secondly, we are like a supportive family, the ACO Tech legal team members are extremely selfless. If someone within the team requires assistance or has a query, others are always willing to assist. This type of collaboration extends beyond the workplace to personal development and friendships. It is like being a part of a small group. Additionally, within the team, we know that we can trust each other. Everyone is honest and trustworthy, so everyone know they can rely on one another. This means that work and responsibilities can be and are confidently distributed, with the assurance that everyone will perform their part to the highest standard.

In a nutshell, the team functions effectively because of our open and honest communication, familial support, and our trust in one another. This creates a harmonious work environment where everyone works well together and works efficiently.

Give us a breakdown of what makes your legal team function so well. 

The legal team for vehicle connectivity is a dedicated group of professionals who specialise in navigating the legal landscape of automotive technology and connectivity. With a keen focus on the intersection of law and technology, this team plays a crucial role in ensuring that vehicle connectivity innovations are developed and deployed in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

The team is dedicated to ensuring regulatory compliance for vehicle connectivity. They closely oversee and interpret the laws and regulations pertaining to this technology, ensuring our adherence to safety, data privacy, and cybersecurity standards as set forth by both governmental authorities and industry regulations.

The team is also tasked with negotiating and drafting contracts with technology providers, data partners, and various stakeholders. Their primary objective is to create equitable agreements that safeguard the company’s interests while clearly delineating terms for data sharing, licensing, and collaboration.

The team plays an active role in intellectual property, being responsible for safeguarding the company’s intellectual property related to vehicle connectivity. They manage patents, copyrights, and trademarks to protect innovative technologies and branding elements.

Given the sensitive nature of vehicle data, it is necessary that the team also focuses on data privacy and cybersecurity. They work to develop policies and practices that safeguard user information and comply with data protection laws. Building on this the team must manage legal risks associated with vehicle connectivity and regularly evaluates the possible legal challenges and develops effective strategies to reduce any negative impacts.

Lastly, the team plays a vital role in educating internal stakeholders about legal aspects of vehicle connectivity, offering training on legal implications, risk factors, and best practices.

In summary, the legal team ensures the company’s automotive technology advancements adhere to legal regulations. Their responsibilities include contract management, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, and more. Their endeavours facilitate the seamless and legally compliant implementation of vehicle connectivity solutions.