GM Banned from Selling Location Data Amid FTC Investigation

GM Banned from Selling Location Data Amid FTC Investigation
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a five-year ban on General Motors and its Onstar service from selling drivers' geolocation and driving behavior data without consent. The FTC alleges that GM misled consumers during the sign-up for Onstar, with many unaware they agreed to data collection. This follows revelations that GM sold sensitive data to insurance companies, resulting in unexplained premium increases for drivers. The order requires GM to obtain explicit consent for future data collection and allows customers to access and delete their data. A public comment period will precede any final ruling.