The Federal Trade Commission alleges that GM and Onstar – GM’s subscription-based in-vehicle safety and security system – collected, used, and sold drivers’ precise geolocation data and driving behavior information from millions of vehicles without adequately notifying consumers and obtaining their consent.

The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against General Motors and OnStar for allegedly sharing details about drivers to third parties without their consent. The agency launched an investigation into the automotive company after The New York Times found that GM had collected data about customers' vehicle use and sold it to third-party platforms used by insurance companies.

Through a newly proposed order, GM and OnStar will be banned from disclosing data for five years from the date the order is entered. The companies must also obtain affirmative express consent from consumers before collecting connected vehicle data, except in some cases, such as providing location data to emergency first responders.