Michigan joins 36-state GM settlement over driver data tracking

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 20:38 · Archive

Michigan is among 36 states settling a $220 million case against General Motors over allegations the company sold drivers' private behaviour and location data without their consent. The data was allegedly sold to third parties including data brokers, who then sold it to insurance companies, which used it to set insurance rates. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said drivers should know what information is collected about them.

The settlement requires GM to obtain express consent from consumers before collecting or disclosing driving and location data. From 2016 to 2024, GM allegedly enrolled millions of drivers in its Smart Driver program, which tracked their driving habits. GM reportedly pitched the tool as a way for drivers to improve their own driving safety and told drivers it would not share their data with insurers without express consent.

Michigan will receive $7.2 million from the settlement. The settlement does not provide consumer restitution, though a nationwide private class-action lawsuit seeking monetary relief remains pending.

How it is being reported

• Michigan gets $7.2M in GM settlement over claims its cars fed drivers' data to insurersGeneral Motors agreed to pay $220 million to settle allegations from 35 states and Washington, D.C., that it sold drivers' private location and driving data to insurers without consent.Woodtv · 29 Oct, 20:15
• Michigan joins 36-state, $220M settlement with GM over secret driver behavior trackingThe state of Michigan will receive $7,205,319 through the settlement.WILX · 29 Oct, 18:45

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