GM Halts Sale of Driver Data to Third Parties

General Motors announces the cessation of driver data sharing with data brokers LexisNexis and Verisk, prioritizing customer trust and privacy.

General Motors has stopped sharing driving data from its connected cars with data brokers LexisNexis and Verisk amid public backlash.
The decision comes after customers complained they were enrolled in OnStar Smart Driver without their consent, affecting their insurance rates.
A lawsuit filed in Florida accuses GM and its partners of privacy and consumer protection law violations, seeking class-action status.
Experts predict more lawsuits could follow, highlighting a broader issue of non-consensual data sharing across industries.
GM emphasizes its commitment to customer trust and is actively reevaluating its privacy processes and policies.