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New York files GM driver privacy settlement

By Thomson Reuters Nov 6, 2026 | 9:09 AM

NEW YORK, Nov 6 (Reuters) – New York on Friday ​filed court ‌papers related to General Motors’ $220 million settlement of allegations that the ‌automaker ​without authorization ⁠sold drivers’ ⁠private behavior and location data to brokers, who used it to ​sometimes raise rates.

The settlement ⁠announced on October ⁠29 resolved claims ​by the attorneys ​general of 35 US ‌states and the District of Columbia over the ⁠automaker’s now-discontinued Smart Driver program.

GM did not admit ⁠liability ‌in agreeing ⁠to settle. About $12.07 ​million ‌of the ​payout will ⁠go to New York, court papers show.

(Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New ​York)