General Motors has reached a settlement with 35 states and the District of Columbia following concerns over its Smart Driver program, which enrolled millions of drivers in data-sharing agreements. The agreement imposes new limits on how the automaker collects and uses driving data, addressing privacy and transparency issues raised by regulators. Critics had questioned whether participants fully understood how their personal information was being handled. The deal marks a significant shift in how automakers manage consumer data amid growing scrutiny over digital privacy.


General Motors settled with 35 states and D.C. over Smart Driver, which enrolled millions of drivers. The deal also restricts how GM collects and shares driving data.