Mississippi to receive $3.6 million in GM data privacy settlement
Mississippi will receive $3.6 million as part of a data privacy settlement involving General Motors. The settlement stems from allegations related to GM's handling of driver data.
Why this matters: Car companies collect a lot more than miles per gallon. GM vehicles have been gathering detailed driving behavior data — hard braking, speed, routes — and that information ended up shared with insurers, sometimes without drivers knowing. If your insurer raised your rates based on data your car reported without your clear consent, that is a real harm. A $3.6 million state settlement sounds significant, but the bigger issue is whether automakers are required to get genuine consent before turning your vehicle into a surveillance device.
Who should care: Lawyers · Privacy officers · Compliance · General readers · Policy
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