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GM agrees to $12.75 million settlement over driver privacy issues
General Motors has settled claims regarding the sale of driver location data. The settlement comes after an investigation led by California's Attorney General. (sources: techcrunch, theguardian, reuters)
ModernAction Briefing
General Motors will pay $12.75 million to settle allegations of illegally selling location and driving data of California drivers. The settlement follows assurances made by the company to drivers regarding their privacy.
- The settlement involves a group of law enforcement agencies led by California's Attorney General.
- GM allegedly sold location and driving data of hundreds of thousands of Californians.
- The settlement aims to resolve claims related to privacy violations.
Why it matters
This settlement highlights ongoing concerns about driver privacy and data protection in the automotive industry.
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