"Auto Giant Exposed: GM Sold Drivers' Personal Data to Brokers Without Consent A shocking revelation has come to light from the California Department of Justice, exposing General Motors' (GM) egregious data collection practices that compromised the privacy of thousands of drivers. According to investigators, the automaker secretly sold sensitive information, including drivers' names, locations, and behavior, to data brokers from 2020 to 2024. This brazen violation of state law has raised serious concerns about the misuse of personal data and the lack of transparency in the automotive industry. As consumers increasingly rely on connected vehicles, the implications of this scandal highlight the urgent need for stricter regulations to protect drivers' rights and safeguard their personal information."
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.
