Ford Motor Co. is allowing customers to limit or opt out of sharing connected-vehicle data following pressure from a major privacy settlement involving a rival automaker. The move comes after General Motors reached an agreement over allegations that it improperly collected and used driver information without sufficient consent. The policy change reflects growing scrutiny over how automakers handle personal data from vehicles equipped with advanced connectivity features. Drivers concerned about privacy may now have more control over what information is shared with manufacturers.
Ford Motor Co. says customers can opt out of sharing some or all connected-vehicle data after rival General Motors agreed to settle allegations it violated drivers’ privacy.
