• mx_smith@lemmy.world
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      13 days ago

      I think GM owns OnStar, so many car models have this installed. I unplugged the OnStar system in my Honda just to prevent this.

    • CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      14 days ago

      GM is banned for selling the data.

      They are going to give it away for free…with the purchase of this really cool red paperclip.

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    14 days ago

    … Weren’t they doing it illegally/without consent already?

    “you’re banned from committing crime”

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    14 days ago

    So they can still collect it, use it for internal purposes, then after 5 years still sell it?

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      14 days ago

      Legally, only if you let them. Illegally, what’s the point of the conversation on the first place?

      The settlement also requires GM to obtain consent from customers before collecting their driving behavior data, and allow them to request and delete their data if they choose.