GM to pay $220M for sharing drivers’ private data in case co-led by Washington

GM to pay $220M for sharing drivers’ private data in case co-led by Washington FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct 29 2026 atgSamBlobaum Thu, 10/29/2026 - 09:27 General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers’ private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers, who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance companies in part to set insurance rates. Washington co-led a coalition of 36 attorneys general in the case against GM, and the state will receive $12.3 million through the settlement. The settlement requires GM to obtain affirmative express consent from consumers before collecting or disclosing consumer driving and location data. “Washingtonians’ data is personal and valuable, which is why they should always have control over how it’s used,” said Attorney General Nick Brown. “We’re proud to lead this bipartisan agreement holding GM accountable for misusing drivers’ data.” From 2016 to 2024, GM enrolled millions of drivers in their Smart Driver program, which tracked their driving habits. GM pitched this tool as a way for drivers to improve their own

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