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GM Argues It Can Sell Your Data Because You Drive on Public Roads

a year ago
  • #data_collection
  • #automotive
  • #privacy
  • GM is facing a lawsuit for allegedly collecting and selling customer driving data without proper consent.
  • GM argues that driving on public roads means there's no reasonable expectation of privacy.
  • The case cites state laws and the Restatement of Torts, which support that public conduct is not private.
  • Plaintiffs claim violations of privacy and federal laws, including the Federal Wiretap Act.
  • GM's Smart Driver program, which collected driver data, was discontinued in April 2024.
  • Concerns arise over how collected data could be used by insurers to raise rates without due process.