GM to pay $220 million after selling customer Smart Driver data
$220 million: GM to pay after selling customer Smart Driver data
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Hawaii drivers to receive nearly $2.9M in settlement over GM data trackingHawaii News Now · 5h ago
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GM reaches $220M settlement with Michigan, 35 other statesFOX 2 Detroit · 5h ago
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Wisconsin to receive over $5 million from GM settlement over driver dataMilwaukee Journal Sentinel · 5h ago
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GM to pay $220 million after selling customer Smart Driver dataArs Technica · 5h ago
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GM has agreed to pay $220 million to settle allegations it violated drivers' privacy by selling their Smart Driver data. The data collection began in 2015 through GM's OnStar system. GM's Smart Driver data collection was a major concern for many drivers who felt their personal information was being exploited for profit.
The data included location information, speed, and other driving habits. This information was then sold to third-party companies. The settlement will see various states receiving millions of dollars in compensation.
The payouts are intended to make up for the alleged data privacy violations.
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What is Smart Driver data?
Smart Driver data includes location information, speed, and other driving habits collected through GM's OnStar system.
How much will GM pay in total?
GM has agreed to pay $220 million.
Which states are affected by the settlement?
The settlement covers 35 states.
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