GM to pay $220M over selling drivers' private data to brokers

General Motors will pay $220 million to 36 states to settle claims it illegally sold driving behavior and location data to brokers. GM must obtain drivers' express consent and undergo a third-party privacy audit.

• GM to pay $220M in settlement with 36 state attorneys general
• Data was collected via the Smart Driver program, ended in 2024
• Brokers resold the data to insurers, potentially affecting rates
• GM must get explicit consent and pass a third-party audit