US Senators Urge FTC Crackdown on Automakers’ Data Sharing

On July 26, 2024, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Edward J. Markey called on the FTC to investigate automakers’ unauthorized sharing of driver data with data brokers. Wyden’s investigation revealed that GM, Honda, and Hyundai shared driving and location data with Verisk Analytics without drivers’ informed consent. Hyundai received over $1 million from Verisk for data from 1.7 million cars, while Honda and GM also engaged in similar practices. The senators condemned these actions, urging the FTC to hold automakers and data brokers accountable for privacy violations and deceptive practices.

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