Automakers including General Motors, Kia, Subaru, and Mitsubishi have been sharing driving behavior data of car owners with insurance companies without their knowledge. This practice has led to complaints about increased insurance rates for some drivers.
According to The New York Times, insurance companies have been collecting data from internet-connected cars, and jacking up the insurance rates of lousy drivers. More here: https://t.co/QzZffG10Zj
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Drivers of cars by General Motors, Kia, Subaru and Mitsubishi may not realize that their driving data — like when they sped or braked too hard — is being shared with insurance companies. Numerous people have complained about spiking premiums as a result. https://t.co/GY4YBajvTY https://t.co/VPlaufAP3q
Unbeknownst to the car owners, these companies have been transmitting driving behavior data directly to insurance issuers, according to a new report. https://t.co/jOD2v6yPx1
The lawsuit follows a report by The New York Times that, unknown to consumers, automakers have been sharing information on their driving behavior with the insurance industry, resulting in increased insurance rates for some drivers. https://t.co/0hxSFWnsrH