# US automotive data privacy investigations > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-automotive-data-privacy-investigations > Updated: 2026-11-06T08:46:01.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. US regulators and state attorneys general have increased scrutiny on automakers and insurance companies regarding the collection and sale of driver data without explicit consent. Investigations have focused on how location and movement data are shared through involuntary means, often involving data brokers like LexisNexis and Verisk to set insurance rates. In one significant development, General Motors reached a $220 million settlement to resolve allegations that it shared customer location and driving behavior data with brokers, who then transferred the information to insurers. The investigation, involving a coalition of 36 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia, centered on the Smart Driver program operating between 2016 and 2024. Prosecutors alleged that some dealerships enrolled customers without informed consent and that the OnStar application reportedly informed hundreds of thousands of drivers they were not enrolled in the program while their data continued to be collected. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-06: General Motors to pay $220 million to settle data privacy allegations General Motors will pay $220 million to settle claims that it shared customer driving habits and location data with brokers and insurance companies without proper consent. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/general-motors-to-pay-220-million-to-settle-data-privacy-allegations ### 2026-10-29: US regulators and attorneys general challenge automotive data privacy Regulators and attorneys general are investigating how automakers and data brokers share driver location and behavior data with insurers without explicit consumer consent. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-regulators-and-attorneys-general-challenge-automotive-data-privacy --- Cite as: US automotive data privacy investigations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-automotive-data-privacy-investigations