Technology & AI
GM reaches $220M settlement over selling drivers’ private data
Source: TechCrunch · Published
As part of the settlement, GM must get drivers’ express consent before it collects or shares their driving and location data.
As part of the settlement, GM must get drivers’ express consent before it collects or shares their driving and location data.
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