A major automotive manufacturer has agreed to a $220 million settlement following allegations that it improperly collected and sold drivers’ private data, including location and biometric information, through its vehicle software and services. The case highlights growing concerns over how connected car technologies handle sensitive personal information, with regulators scrutinizing whether companies adequately disclose data-sharing practices to consumers. Legal action stemmed from claims that the company failed to obtain proper consent for data collection, raising broader questions about privacy protections in the automotive industry. The settlement underscores the financial and reputational risks for firms operating in the expanding market of vehicle data analytics.
GM reaches $220M settlement over selling drivers’ private data TechCrunch
