GM collects driver behavior data then sells access to insurance companies

Re:GM collects driver behavior data then sells access to ins... by jabart on Friday April 26, 2024 @10:14AM (#40169711)

Odometer scams were a big thing before it was digital and I'm sure someone has a mod-chip style thing for EV cars if there is money involved. Also solves issues of if you sell the car, car gets totaled, stolen, etc, they will still know. It could also enable monthly registrations fees which may be better for some people than a $600+ once a year vs $50/mo if it's all electronic.

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Re:GM collects driver behavior data then sells access to ins... by oceanplexian on Friday April 26, 2024 @11:20AM (#40170526)

If there's a mod chip why wouldn't you just modify the OBD tracking device? You can wire up a complete simulated OBD interface with a microcontroller and don't even need a car attached to it.

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Re:GM collects driver behavior data then sells access to ins... by Scoundreller on Friday April 26, 2024 @11:32AM (#40170702)

If it validates against an accelerometer, you’re going to find it difficult.

But could possibly put the OBD thingamajig in grandma’s Corolla but MiTM your Ferrari’s VIN to it.

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Re:GM collects driver behavior data then sells access to ins... by serf on Friday April 26, 2024 @11:15AM (#40170451)

there is nothing in place that prohibits that form of monthly registration that a plug-in dongle is going to provide.

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