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.
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