General Motors agreed to pay $220 million to settle a lawsuit filed by 36 state attorneys general who alleged the company unlawfully sold driver behavior and location data to data brokers.
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Business impact
The settlement requires GM to reform its data collection practices, potentially impacting its financial health and operational efficiency. GM also faces legal repercussions and damage to its reputation.
Industries affected
Automotive and insurance industries are directly affected.
Users affected
Customers who participated in GM’s Smart Driver program may have had their driving data sold without their consent, affecting their privacy and potentially insurance rates.
