Senators Urge FTC to Probe Automakers' Data Sales

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

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.