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GM cracks the petty cash box for multistate driver tracking settlement

Source: The RegisterBrandon VigliaroloOctober 30, 2026
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GM is accused of collecting precise location, speed, and seatbelt data through its Smart Driver program and selling it to brokers. This data was allegedly used by insurance companies to determine customer premiums without the drivers' informed consent.

Key points

  • GM settled for $220 million with 36 attorneys general
  • Allegations involve selling driver data to insurance brokers without consent
  • Data included precise location, speed, and seatbelt usage

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