#DataSelling

Texas sues GM for selling driver data to analytics, insurance companies

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August 14, 2024 at 02:09PM Texas has sued General Motors and its OnStar subsidiary for allegedly collecting and selling drivers’ data without their knowledge or consent. The lawsuit claims that GM used telematics technology to transmit detailed driving data and then sold it to data analytics companies for the purpose of calculating insurance rates. GM … Read more

FTC Accuses Avast of Selling Customer Browsing Data to Advertisers

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February 22, 2024 at 03:09PM The US government’s consumer protection agency is taking action against Avast for selling customer web browsing data. The Federal Trade Commission accused the company of collecting and selling data without consumer consent. Avast faces a $16.5 million fine and is ordered to stop selling browsing data. The data sold included … Read more