#DriverPrivacy

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

Drivers: We’ll take that plain dumb car over a flashy data-spilling internet one, thanks

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January 12, 2024 at 02:34AM Most people at CES are uncomfortable with car manufacturers sharing their data with third parties, with 72% expressing discomfort. Many are unaware of the extent of data collection by their cars. However, there is a willingness to trade personal data for driver personalization and better insurance rates, suggesting a need … Read more