Mahoning Matters on MSN

Ohio to get $8 million from General Motors for sharing data on drivers

“Ohioans should not have to worry that the information collected by their own vehicles will be used against them.” ...
Aerospace and Mechanical Insider on MSN

GM will pay $220 million over driver data allegedly used to set insurance rates

A connected car can turn braking, acceleration, speed, trip timing and location into a detailed driving profile. In General Motors’ Smart Driver program, state officials alleged that this information ...

GM's OnStar App Sold Drivers' Data Without Consent, It's Now Paying $220M To Settle

GM's Smart Driver program promised insurance discounts, but investigators say it sold drivers' data without their consent. Now, GM has to pay out $220 million.
Inside EVs

Automakers May Be Sharing Your Driver Data With Insurance Brokers

Remember when those tiny dongles that your insurance company offered to potentially lower your insurance rates came out? Insurers spun a wonderful tale: simply plug into your car's OBDII port and ...
Ars Technica

GM faces ban on selling driver data that can be used to raise insurance rates

General Motors and its subsidiary OnStar agreed to a settlement that prohibits them from sharing driver location and behavior data with third parties, the Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday.
Motor Trend

Your Car Might Be Sharing Data With Insurers—and Costing You Money

Update, 4/29/2024: According to Jalopnik, GM has pulled the metaphorical plug on OnStar Smart Driver. According to the story, a GM spokesperson is stated saying "...we have decided to discontinue ...