GM to pay $220 million to resolve claims it sold driving habits data
General Motors has agreed to a $220 million settlement with 36 U.S. attorneys general over allegations that it sold driver data to brokers without proper consent. The settlement requires GM to limit data collection and obtain explicit permission from drivers moving forward.
Why it matters
This case sets a significant precedent for consumer privacy in the automotive industry as vehicles become increasingly connected and data-intensive.
General Motors has agreed to pay $220 million to settle claims that it illegally sold driver and location information to data brokers, as reported earlier by Reuters. The agreement, which resolves a complaint from a coalition of 36 US attorneys general, requires GM to limit the driving data it collects and obtain “express consent” from drivers before collecting their information.
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