Auto TechMar 29, 2024
GM cuts ties with some third-party data brokers after NYT report
Two weeks ago, the New York Times reported on automakers selling privately-owned vehicle driving data with third-party data firms, which then sell that data to insurance companies. This has resulted in car owners seeing major insurance premium increases or being unable to get insurance despite being involved in no accidents. While several car companies sell such data after owners of certain models opt into services that "score" their driving activity, the Times investigation pointed to GM sharing data without such consent.