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GM agrees to $220 million settlement over driver data collection
General Motors will pay $220 million to 35 states and Washington, D.C., over claims that it collected and sold driving data.
General Motors has agreed to a $220 million settlement with 35 states and Washington, D.C. The settlement covers allegations that the company's vehicles collected and sold driving data without customers' knowledge or permission.
The data was later used by insurers in setting rates, according to the reporting. Texas has a separate lawsuit involving similar claims.
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