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Coverage dated November 2, 2026 to November 5, 2026

A $220 million settlement protects GM drivers from unwanted data sharing — for now

Headline from Texas Standard

The settlement ends a lawsuit filed by 35 states over the collection and selling of driver data by the car company.

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  1. Gizmodo

    Ford Promises Not to Sell Your Driving Data as GM Pays $220 Million to Settle Claims It Did Just That (opens Gizmodo)

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    Ford’s new privacy pledge arrives as automakers face growing scrutiny over how they collect and share drivers' data.

  2. Conservative Review

    GM made millions selling your driving data. Where's your cut? (opens Conservative Review)

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    General Motors has agreed to pay $220 million to settle allegations that it collected and sold customers' driving information without their knowledge or consent. But the drivers whose information was allegedly sold — some of whom saw their insurance premiums increase — won't receive a dime.

  3. Texas Standard

    A $220 million settlement protects GM drivers from unwanted data sharing — for now (opens Texas Standard)

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    Texas Standard's feed description

    The settlement ends a lawsuit filed by 35 states over the collection and selling of driver data by the car company.

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