GM touts OnStar as a service that will help consumers during an emergency and provide hands-free voice assistance and real-time traffic and navigation. The FTC says that over time, the company has increased the amount of data it collects through OnStar to include precise geolocation data- which is collected every three seconds for some users.

The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against General Motors and OnStar for allegedly sharing details about drivers to third parties without their consent. The agency launched an investigation into the automotive company after The New York Times found that GM had collected data about customers' vehicle use and sold it to third-party platforms used by insurance companies.

The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against General Motors and OnStar for selling location and driving data from

General Motors – once a trusted symbol of American innovation – was outed last year for secretly collecting and selling drivers' detailed driving information without their consent, with its OnStar Smart Driver technology.

GM and OnStar are facing intense scrutiny over data collection practices, with more than two dozen new lawsuits filed over the issue since March of last year.

General Motors and its subsidiary OnStar agreed to a settlement that prohibits them from sharing driver location and behavior data with third parties, the Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday.

GM sold precise driver data collected through OnStar and a discontinued feature called Smart Driver. The information could have hiked insurance rates.

The FTC has announced a new proposal that accuses GM and its OnStar subsidiary of improperly collecting and sharing sensitive consumer data with third parties.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary OnStar for allegedly collecting and sharing drivers' pre

“GM monitored and sold people’s precise geolocation data and driver behavior information, sometimes as often as every three seconds,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said in a statement. “With this action, the FTC is safeguarding Americans’ privacy and protecting people from unchecked surveillance.”

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced action against General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary, OnStar, for unlawful collection and sale of drivers' precise geolocation and driving behavior data without first obtaining their consent.

General Motors and OnStar are barred from selling customer geolocation and driving behavior data for the next five years under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).The agreement comes after a New York Times investigation revealed that GM collected detailed information about drivers’ habits and sold it to insurance companies and data brokers,