# GM to pay $220 million over claims it sold drivers' data

General Motors agreed to pay $220 million to resolve claims that it sold driving-habit data. The settlement highlights concerns about automakers sharing drivers' personal data with third parties. It could pressure the industry to tighten privacy practices around vehicle data.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/transportation/1022555/gm-data-privacy-attorneys-general-lawsuit) — 2026-10-29T15:19:28-04:00
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/10/gm-to-pay-220-million-after-selling-customer-smart-driver-data/) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:53:20 +0000