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General Motors agrees to consent rules in $220 million driver-data settlement

GM subsidiary; subject to FTC order and settlement terms

For years, drivers who signed up for a free OnStar feature had their braking, speeding, and location data sold to data brokers. On Oct. 29, 2026, General Motors agreed to pay $220 million to 36 states and to get explicit permission before collecting or sharing that data again.

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