The FTC has settled a case with General Motors (GM) for collecting and selling drivers’ geolocation data without consent, implementing a five-year ban on data sharing and requiring increased consumer control over data. This action follows broader concerns about data privacy violations across the automotive and insurance sectors, highlighting the need for stricter regulations. #FTC #DataPrivacy #GMOnStar
Keypoints
- The FTC finalized an order with GM to prevent illegal data collection and sharing without consumer consent.
- GM used the now-discontinued “Smart Driver” feature to track detailed driving data every three seconds.
- GM is banned from sharing consumer geolocation data with third parties for five years.
- Consumers will have rights to access, delete, and disable data collection on their vehicles.
- The case highlights ongoing privacy concerns involving car manufacturers and insurance companies, including actions against Allstate and other automakers.