General Motors Stops Selling Drive Data to Insurance Data Providers

For years, GM has been sharing driver data with data brokers, who'd then sell that data to insurance companies, which could affect drivers' insurance rates. However, the NY Times recently reported that GM put an end to sharing data with two brokers.

The Drive reached out to GM for a comment and will update this story when we get more information.

GM was collecting driver data, such as acceleration, vehicle speed, braking, and mileage, using its OnStar Smart Driver feature. Some drivers were reportedly unaware of that feature's data-collecting capabilities, which is supposed to be explained at the dealership, but those who knew were promised feedback and even digital badges for good behavior.

However, that data was being shared with data brokers LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Verisk, who'd then sell it to the insurance industry. Earlier this month, the NY Times reported that an owner of a Cadillac XT6 in Florida sued GM after he saw his insurance rates double due to data collected about his driving.