Automakers are sharing “millions of Americans’ driving data” with data brokers without their consent, according to a letter sent by lawmakers to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that called for an investigation into the matter.
The July 26 letter from Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) pointed to an investigation conducted by Sen. Wyden’s office on three auto manufacturers—General Motors (GM), Honda, and Hyundai. The firms were found to have shared driver data such as acceleration and braking info to data broker Verisk Analytics, which has clients in sectors such as insurance.
The company used to sell a product that rated drivers on their safe driving habits. Data was sourced from internet-connected cars, with automakers sharing the information with Verisk….