FTC Takes Action Against General Motors for Sharing Drivers’ …
Jan 16, 2025 · The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against General Motors (GM) and OnStar over allegations they collected, used, and sold drivers’ precise geolocation data and driving behavior information from millions of vehicles—data that can be used to set insurance rates—without adequately notifying consumers and obtaining their affirmative consent.
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Jan 16, 2025 · Consider today’s settlement with General Motors (GM) and OnStar, where the FTC says the companies sold information about drivers’ precise locations and driving habits without permission. GM offers connected car products and services under the OnStar brand.
Respondent OnStar, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal office or place of business at 400 Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan 48243. OnStar, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors Company, a Delaware corporation.
FTC orders GM to stop collecting and selling driver’s data
Jan 18, 2025 · FTC further notes that GM misled consumers by making OnStar’s “Smart Driver” feature appear as a driving habits self-assessment tool rather than the data collection mechanism that it was.
The FTC’s Ban on GM and OnStar Selling Driver Data Is a Good …
6 days ago · The Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed settlement agreeing that General Motors and its subsidiary, OnStar, will be banned from selling geolocation and driver behavior data to credit agencies for five years.
GM faces ban on selling driver data that can be used to raise …
Jan 17, 2025 · The FTC said its complaint alleged that "GM used a misleading enrollment process to get consumers to sign up for its OnStar connected vehicle service and the OnStar Smart Driver feature." Lina ...
FTC cracks down on GM and OnStar for secretly selling drivers’ …
Jan 21, 2025 · If your car was made by General Motors, it may know a lot about you and be spilling the beans to credit bureaus — whether you know it or not. Every...
GM's OnStar no longer to collect driving data - New Atlas
Jan 17, 2025 · General Motors – once a trusted symbol of American innovation – was outed last year for secretly collecting and selling drivers' detailed driving information without their consent, with its...
FTC Takes Action Against GM, OnStar For Data Collection
Jan 16, 2025 · The FTC has announced a new proposal that accuses GM and its OnStar subsidiary of improperly collecting and sharing sensitive consumer data with third parties.
FTC cracks down on GM and OnStar for secretly selling drivers' …
Jan 21, 2025 · In a landmark move to protect consumer privacy, the FTC has taken action against General Motors and its OnStar division for allegedly collecting and selling sensitive geolocation and driving...