Texas Sues Allstate Over Alleged Illegal Driver Data Collection

The lawsuit accuses Allstate of secretly gathering and monetizing driving data from over 45 million Americans without their consent.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Allstate, alleging the insurer illegally collected driver data through mobile devices and in-car systems.
The complaint claims Allstate created the 'world's largest driving behavior database' by paying app developers and vehicle manufacturers to secretly integrate tracking software and sell location data.
Collected data was allegedly used to justify raising insurance premiums, denying coverage, and selling information to third parties, including other insurers.
The lawsuit seeks restitution for consumers, civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, and the destruction of improperly collected data.
This marks the first enforcement action under Texas's comprehensive data privacy law, with Paxton emphasizing the need for accountability in protecting Texans' privacy.