GM collects driver behavior data then sells access to insurance companies

Re:GM collects driver behavior data then sells access to ins... by JohnFen on Friday April 26, 2024 @10:19AM (#40169790)

It's hard for me to imagine needing a new car. There will be suitable older used cars available for a long time still. When there isn't anymore, I'll work out a different plan.

I agree with you that the law is the right way to address these issues, but until then I'm on my own.

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Re:GM collects driver behavior data then sells access to ins... by throwaway48476 on Friday April 26, 2024 @11:33AM (#40170719)

America will end up looking like Cuba.

On the other hand the 3G system shutdown might help this issue.

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Re:GM collects driver behavior data then sells access to ins... by 7speter on Friday April 26, 2024 @11:42AM (#40170845)

By the time todays new cars become used, hopefully people will have figured out how to disable these features.

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Re:GM collects driver behavior data then sells access to ins... by JohnFen on Friday April 26, 2024 @11:51AM (#40170969)

They already are. For lots of cars, a quick web search will get you instruction for how to disable the car's ability to phone home. As time goes on, I expect more and more cars will have such instructions.

That's pretty much my backup plan for when the day comes that even used cars include this stuff. But until then, it's easier for me to stick with used cars that don't require modification.

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