FTC orders GM to stop collecting and selling driver’s data

The FTC is taking action against General Motors and its OnStar subsidiary for allegedly collecting and selling drivers’ precise geolocation and driving behavior data without explicit consent, proposing a settlement that bars such sharing for five years and mandates consent, data deletion options, transparency, and limited collection for essential services; the piece also notes a related Texas AG lawsuit against Allstate and its data arm Arity for similar app-based tracking practices.