Automakers like General Motors, Kia, Subaru, and Mitsubishi have been sharing driving behavior data from their vehicles with insurance companies, leading to increased premiums for some car owners. The data includes information on speeding and harsh braking, causing concerns among drivers about privacy and rising insurance rates.
Internet-connected cars might be sharing your driving habits with insurance companies. @KSLGephardt takes a look. https://t.co/4qBQWbVSIX
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
"I was taken aback when my insurance agent linked the hike in rates to the detailed analytics gathered on my driving," Mr. Dahl told The Times. https://t.co/jOD2v6yPx1
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