General Motors will pay $220 million after allegations surfaced that it shared customer data from its Smart Driver system with brokers, who sold it to insurance companies. This practice reportedly led to higher insurance costs for some drivers, many of whom were unaware their data was being shared. GM had previously settled with the FTC to stop sharing certain driver data and has since discontinued the Smart Driver program.
Key facts
- GM marketed its Smart Driver system for monitoring driving behavior.
- In 2024, GM was found to be sharing data with brokers.
- The FTC settlement prohibited GM from sharing certain driver data for five years.
- GM discontinued the Smart Driver program across its vehicles.
- The settlement includes the District of Columbia and 35 states.
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