GM to pay $220 million after selling customer Smart Driver data

General Motors agreed to pay $220 million after selling customer driving data collected through its Smart Driver program to insurance companies without explicit owner consent, according to a settlement announced in 2026. The data included information about driving habits, speeds, and braking patterns from vehicle owners who subscribed to the telematics service. GM did not admit wrongdoing as part of the settlement.

• Ars Technica — GM to pay $220 million after selling customer Smart Driver data

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