According to a new report from Forbes, the Department of Justice is demanding Apple, Amazon, and Google hand over “identities, addresses, and purchase histories” of more than 100,000 users of a “car tinkering app” called EZ Lynk.
The report explains that EZ Lynk, based in the Cayman Islands, is embroiled in a DOJ case over alleged Clean Air Act Violations:
The DOJ first sued EZ Lynk in 2021, accusing the company of breaking the Clean Air Act by selling “defeat devices,” which are designed to remove emissions controls on a vehicle. EZ Lynk denies its primary purpose is to help drivers circumvent emissions laws, as its apps can be used for other tweaks and software upgrades, as well as to monitor a car’s performance.
The DOJ sent subpoenas to Apple and Google in March and April, according to a joint letter seen by Forbes.
In the letter, EZ Lynk’s lawyers say Apple and Google plan to challenge the request.
