"Is Your Car Spying on You for Insurance Companies?"
TL;DR
Drivers of cars from manufacturers like General Motors, Ford, and Honda have reported increases in their insurance rates after the companies sent driving behavior data to insurers without their knowledge. The data, collected through systems like GM's OnStar Smart Driver, includes details on driving habits such as speeding, hard braking, and sharp accelerations. This information is then used by insurance companies to assess customer rates, leading to significant cost hikes for some drivers. Concerns about data privacy and consent have been raised, with some drivers considering legal action against the car manufacturers.
Topics:businesstechnology#car-insurance#data-privacy#general-motors#lexisnexis#onstar-smart-driver#technology
- Your car is secretly spying on you and driving your insurance rates through the roof: report New York Post
- Your 'Connected' Car May Be Transmitting Your Driving Data to Insurance Companies Car and Driver
- Automakers Are Sharing Consumers' Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies The New York Times
- What you need to know about driver data being shared with insurance companies WLS-TV
- Your car might be secretly recording and sending data to your insurer Business Insider
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