A major settlement between General Motors and 35 states plus Washington, D.C. resolves a dispute over its Smart Driver program, which enrolled millions of drivers in data-sharing agreements. The agreement imposes new limits on how the automaker can collect and use driving data, addressing concerns over privacy and consumer consent. Legal action had centered on allegations that GM’s data practices lacked transparency and gave drivers insufficient control over their information. The resolution marks a significant shift in how automakers handle sensitive vehicle data amid growing regulatory scrutiny.
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.
