General Motors Quits Sharing Driving Behavior With Data Brokers
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G.M. had provided information about braking, acceleration and speed to LexisNexis Risk Solution and Verisk, firms that generated driver risk profiles for insurers.

The decision followed a New York Times report this month that G.M. had, for years, been sharing data about drivers’ mileage, braking, acceleration and speed with the insurance industry. The drivers were enrolled — some unknowingly, they said — in OnStar Smart Driver, a feature in G.M.’s internet-connected cars that collected data about how the car had been driven and promised feedback and digital badges for good driving.

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  • Lag@lemmy.worldEnglish
    0·
    8 months ago

    How far away do you need to start your car? Wouldn’t a regular remote start on a key fob work for most situations? Unless you’re taking the bus to your car.

    • DreadPotato@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      1·
      8 months ago

      I start the AC from my office which is probably 2-300m from my car with a large building between. That’s far outside the range of a key FOB, but it’s nice and cold in the summer (or warm on the winter) when I get to it.

      • Texas_Hangover@lemm.eeEnglish
        02·
        8 months ago

        You probably bitch and complain about climate change while walking to your car that has been running for 20 minutes too.