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Senators Urge FTC to Probe Automakers' Data Sales

Lawmakers demand investigation into automakers' alleged deceptive practices in selling driver data to brokers and insurers.

Overview

  • Senators Ron Wyden and Edward Markey call for FTC investigation into General Motors, Hyundai, and Honda.
  • Automakers allegedly sold driver behavior data to brokers like Verisk Analytics without proper customer consent.
  • Hyundai and Honda admitted to enrolling customers in data-sharing programs without their explicit permission.
  • General Motors confirmed sharing location data but did not disclose specifics on data sales.
  • FTC Chair Lina Khan has been urged to hold companies and executives accountable if legal violations are found.