Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman

Sunday, May 10, 2026

General Motors agrees to pay $12.5 million penalty in a breach of privacy settlement

Settlement/GM— In a victory for consumers, General Motors has agreed to a settlement that includes a $12.5 million penalty for selling drivers’ data. State officials announced the settlement last Friday. “General Motors sold the data of California drivers without their knowledge or consent and despite numerous statements reassuring drivers that it would not do so. This trove of information included […]