"General Motors Embroiled in Data Breach Scandal: California DOJ Finds Company Sold Drivers' Personal Info to Data Brokers. In a shocking revelation, the California Department of Justice has uncovered a disturbing data breach at General Motors, alleging that the automaker sold sensitive information about drivers, including their names, locations, and behavior, to data brokers from 2020 to 2024. This move is said to be in direct violation of state law, sparking concerns about the misuse of personal data and the potential exploitation of drivers' sensitive information. As the investigation unfolds, questions are being raised about GM's handling of customer data and the extent to which they may have compromised drivers' trust."
GM sold drivers’ names, locations and behavior to data brokers from 2020 through 2024, in violation of state law, the California Department of Justice said.
