Data Privacy Concerns
The FTC accused GM of selling drivers' geolocation and behavior data without consent, allegedly affecting insurance rates and violating privacy.
The investigation revealed misleading enrollment processes for GM's OnStar services, with many consumers unaware of data sharing with third parties.
Settlement and Future Actions
GM is banned from selling data to consumer reporting agencies for five years and must obtain affirmative consent for data collection.
The proposed settlement, open for public comment, requires GM to allow consumers to request and delete their data, aiming to enhance privacy protections.