General Motors agrees to pay $220 million over data sales claims
A coalition of 36 US attorneys general secured a settlement requiring General Motors to pay $220 million and change its data collection practices.
Settlement terms and payment amount
The agreement resolves a complaint filed by state officials regarding the sale of driver information. General Motors must now obtain express consent from drivers before collecting their personal data. The company also agreed to limit the scope of driving data it gathers.
Smart Driver program details
The allegations focus on GM's discontinued Smart Driver program which collected acceleration and braking information. Reports state that the carmaker allegedly passed this data to brokers who sold it to insurers. States accused the manufacturer of failing to notify drivers about their enrollment in the program.
Company response to allegations
A spokesperson for General Motors stated that the product ended in 2024. The company said the settlement reinforces steps taken to strengthen privacy practices. GM noted that connected vehicle data enables safer and more helpful experiences.
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