Ford Motor Co. is allowing customers to limit or stop sharing certain connected-vehicle data following pressure from privacy concerns, after General Motors reached a settlement over similar allegations. The move comes as automakers face growing scrutiny over how they collect and use driver information from in-car systems. Consumers now have more control over data sharing, though the specifics of what can be opted out remain unclear. The shift reflects broader industry shifts toward transparency amid rising privacy debates.
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.
