FTC finalizes order preventing GM, OnStar from spying on drivers and selling their data to companies

"Never did I imagine it would be spying on us and sending information about driving habits," one woman told us.
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GM shares drop after FTC bans automaker from sharing consumers’ geolocation data

GM is now banned from disclosing consumers’ geolocation and driver behavior data to consumer reporting agencies for five ...
AutoGuide on MSN

FTC Bans General Motors From Selling Customer Driving Behavior Data

The investigation found that GM gathered highly specific information through its OnStar-connected vehicle service, including details about acceleration, braking, and trip lengths. This data was sold ...
Ars Technica

GM faces ban on selling driver data that can be used to raise insurance rates

General Motors and its subsidiary OnStar agreed to a settlement that prohibits them from sharing driver location and behavior data with third parties, the Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday.
Forbes

Leveraging Behavioral Data For Exceptional Holiday Retail CX

Although inflation has shown signs of cooling in recent months, financially constrained consumers and a shortened 2024 holiday shopping season is projected to pose challenges for retailers. In ...