MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images A recent report has revealed that several major automakers are covertly sharing detailed driving data from their customers’ vehicles with insurance companies and third-party data brokers.
A recent New York Times report has uncovered a concerning practice where car manufacturers, including GM, Honda, Kia, Hyundai, and others, are secretly gathering and sharing extensive information about their customers’ driving habits with insurance companies and data brokers like LexisNexis and Verisk. Cars are seen at a Hyundai car dealership. Hyundai and Kia announced on October 11, 2019 that they have agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over engine fires by paying customers who purchased certain Hyundai and Kia models a total of $760 million. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) This data, collected through optional features like GM’s OnStar Smart Driver or Honda’s Driver Feedback, includes details such as trip dates, distances, speeds, hard […]
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