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GM Fined $12.75M for Selling Driver Data
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General Motors hit with $12.75M penalty for selling driver data without consent, sparking a privacy probe by California Attorney General and district attorneys. The automaker earned $20M from data deals between 2020-2024, sharing sensitive information like names, locations, driving habits, and phone numbers. OnStar subscribers felt misled, leading to a settlement requiring GM to halt data sales for five years, conduct privacy checks, and tighten up. A single consumer complaint initiated the investigation, highlighting the power of individual action. Starting August 1st, Californians gain a new tool, DROP, to opt out of over 500 registered data brokers, enhancing privacy control.
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