GM says settlement reinforces existing privacy changes
2 Oct 29 3:19 PM · 15d ago · 5 articles · 5 posts · 2 sources · development 2 of 2
A GM spokesperson said the agreement addresses a program already discontinued in 2024 and reflects steps the company has taken to strengthen privacy practices, while the settlement also requires GM to obtain drivers' express consent before collecting or sharing driving and location data going forward.
“Safer, more helpful and personalized experiences are enabled by connected vehicle data, and GM is committed to being clear about what information is used, how it's protected, and the choices customers have about what they share.”
Charlotte McCoy, GM spokespersonGeneral Motors Automaker, settling party
Dan Rayfield Oregon Attorney General
Nick Brown Washington Attorney GeneralCharlotte McCoy GM spokesperson
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BYD does have a history of selling user data to data brokers. No wait, that's GM. GM does that (as do many of the other major car companies).
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TL;DR: GM has agreed to a $220 million settlement, requiring the company to obtain drivers' explicit consent before collecting or sharing their driving and location data. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/10/29/gm-r eaches-220m-settlement-over-selling-drivers-private-data/ # law # tech # legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 # autosum
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🚗 💸 GM pays $220M over driver data sales GM settles with 35 states and DC after selling driving data used to price insurance. 🔗 read more: arstechnica.com/cars... #ransomNews #cyberthreats #Privacy
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GM agrees to $220M settlement to resolve lawsuit over data selling https://www. usatoday.com/story/cars/news/2 026/10/29/general-motors-settles-data-selling-lawsuit/92501716007/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Top Stories @ top-stories-USAToday
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GM marketed its Smart Driver system as a way for parents to monitor teen drivers or for adults to track their driving behavior. But GM shared that data with brokers who sold it to insurance companies causing insurance to go up for some drivers.
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General Motors agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a coalition of 36 state attorneys general who alleged the company unlawfully sold information about driver behavior to outside parties. https:// therecord.media/general-motors -lawsuit-privacy
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Attorney General Rayfield Leads States in $220M Settlement With GM Over Sale of Drivers’ Private Data https://www. doj.state.or.us/media-home/new s-media-releases/ag-rayfield-leads-states-in-220m-settlement-w-gm-over-drivers-private-data/
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General Motors will pay $220M in nationwide settlement for illegally sharing drivers' private data, Weiser announces https:// coag.gov/press-releases/genera l-motors-will-pay-220m-for-illegally-sharing-drivers-private-data/
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When the company that sells you a car sells your data to insurance companies... https:// arstechnica.com/cars/2026/10/g m-to-pay-220-million-after-selling-customer-smart-driver-data/ # gm # privacy # law
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GM to pay $220 million to resolve claims it sold data about driving habits https://www. theverge.com/transportation/10 22555/gm-data-privacy-attorneys-general-lawsuit
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