--- title: "General Motors Stops Selling Drive Data to Insurance Data Providers" description: "GM will no longer share drivers' vehicle data with two brokers who sell that data to the insurance industry." date: "2024-03-24" modified: "2024-03-24" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/general-motors-stops-selling-drive-data-to-insurance-data-providers" categories: - "GM News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Cadillac" - "suv/crossover" - "XT6" --- # General Motors Stops Selling Drive Data to Insurance Data Providers ![2024 Cadillac XT6]() *Cadillac* For years, [GM ]()has been sharing driver data with data brokers, who'd then sell that data to insurance companies, which could affect drivers' insurance rates. However, the*[ NY Times]()* recently reported that GM put an end to sharing data with two brokers. *The Drive reached out to GM for a comment and will update this story when we get more information.* GM was collecting driver data, such as acceleration, vehicle speed, braking, and mileage, using its OnStar Smart Driver feature. Some drivers were reportedly unaware of that feature's data-collecting capabilities, which is supposed to be explained at the dealership, but those who knew were promised feedback and even digital badges for good behavior. However, that data was being shared with data brokers LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Verisk, who'd then sell it to the insurance industry. Earlier this month, the*[ NY Times ]()*reported that an owner of a[ Cadillac XT6]() in Florida sued GM after he saw his insurance rates double due to data collected about his driving. ![]() **Cadillac XT6 Super Cruise. Cadillac** “OnStar Smart Driver customer data is no longer being shared with LexisNexis or Verisk,” said GM Spokesperson Malorie Lucich, according to the *NY Times*. “Customer trust is a priority for us, and we are actively evaluating our privacy processes and policies.” Car manufacturers [collecting drivers' vehicle data]() isn't anything new and some do have language in their privacy policies that admit to sharing that data with third parties. Much of that data is now used for [semi-autonomous driving features](), as automakers use cloud-based data to improve their capabilities. GM's OnStar Smart Driver feature has such language in its privacy policy agreement that customers enroll in at the dealership. It's also worth noting that drivers can unenroll in the Smart Driver feature whenever they want. It's unclear how GM will continue to use driver data through the OnStar Smart Driver feature but at least we know that it won't be sharing it with those two brokers any longer. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()