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Nebraska attorney general sues GM and OnStar over data privacy violations

NEBRASKA, UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – Nebraska AG alleges GM sold driving data to insurers causing premium hikes and cancellations without consent, impacting thousands since 2015, with similar suits in Texas and FTC action.

  • On Tuesday, Nebraska's top legal official initiated legal action in Lancaster County District Court against General Motors and OnStar for the unauthorized sale of driver data.
  • The suit alleges GM used deceptive tactics since 2015 to collect and sell detailed driving data through OnStar programs, misleading customers about the necessity of enrollment.
  • The lawsuit claims GM installed telematics tracking speed, seatbelt use, and trip details, then sold this data to brokers who created driving scores used by insurers to raise rates or deny coverage.
  • Hilgers emphasized that residents of Nebraska have the right to engage with businesses that are transparent and sincere about their practices, and he is seeking $2,000 for each violation along with compensation for those impacted.
  • This action follows a January FTC settlement banning GM from sharing driver data with credit agencies for five years and a similar lawsuit by Texas, highlighting growing regulatory scrutiny.
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einnews.com broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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