GM to pay $12.75M over sale of drivers' data in California

Colleagues, a cybersecurity note.

I highlight the California Attorney General's agreement with GM over the sale of drivers' data.

- According to the allegation, OnStar sold names, contacts, geolocation and behavioral data to brokers; proceeds ≈ $20M.
- GM will pay $12.75M, halt sales to agencies for five years, and delete remaining data within 180 days without consent; it will also seek deletion from brokers.
- GM says the matter concerned Smart Driver, that privacy controls have been strengthened, and that it previously settled with the FTC.

Why it matters: a reminder to minimize data collection and be transparent about its use.

Do you think this will change practices in the automotive sector?

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