Driving fast or braking hard? Your connected car may be telling your insurance company


by ZDNet

ZDNet— Automakers like General Motors (GM) are sharing customers' detailed driving behavior data with insurance companies, which can lead to higher premiums for some drivers. According to a March report from The New York Times, the practice fuels concerns over privacy and consent in the IoT world. After that report was published, however, the author realized that she and her husband were also being tracked -- and she is now sharing their experience. The initial Times report focused on the experience of...

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