For years, GM has been sharing driver data with data brokers, who then sell that data to insurance companies, which can affect drivers’ insurance premiums.but new york times It was recently reported that GM has stopped sharing data with two brokers.
The Drive has reached out to GM for comment and will update this article as more information becomes available.
GM used the OnStar smart driver feature to collect driver data such as acceleration, vehicle speed, braking, and mileage. Some drivers were reportedly unaware of the feature’s data collection capabilities, which would have been explained to them at the dealership, but those who were aware were promised feedback and even recognition for good behavior. In some cases, digital badges were also given.
But that data was shared with data brokers LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Verisk, and then sold to the insurance industry. Early this month, new york times A Cadillac XT6 owner in Florida is suing GM after learning that his insurance premiums had doubled due to data collected about his driving.
“OnStar Smart Driver customer data is no longer shared with LexisNexis and Verisk,” GM spokeswoman Mallory Rusich said, according to the newspaper. new york times. “Customer trust is a top priority for us and we actively evaluate our privacy processes and policies.”
It’s nothing new for automakers to collect driver vehicle data, and some have language in their privacy policies that allows them to share that data with third parties. Automakers are using cloud-based data to improve functionality, and much of that data is now being used for semi-autonomous driving features. GM’s OnStar Smart Driver feature includes such language in the privacy policy agreement that customers sign up for at their dealership. It is also worth noting that drivers can unsubscribe from the Smart His Driver feature at any time if they wish.
It’s unclear how GM will continue to use driver data through the OnStar Smart Driver feature, but at least we know that GM will no longer share data with these two brokers.
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