Articles tagged with "data-sharing"
The FTC’s data-sharing order against GM is finally settled
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order prohibiting General Motors (GM) and its OnStar telematics service from sharing certain consumer data with consumer reporting agencies. This settlement, reached a year prior but only recently finalized, requires GM to be more transparent about its data collection practices and to obtain explicit consumer consent before collecting, using, or sharing connected vehicle data. The order follows revelations from nearly two years ago that GM and OnStar collected and sold drivers’ precise geolocation and driving behavior data—gathered through GM’s Smart Driver program—to third parties including data brokers like LexisNexis and Verisk, which then sold the information to insurance providers potentially affecting customer rates. Under the finalized order, GM must secure explicit consent from consumers at the point of vehicle purchase, linking the OnStar system to the vehicle’s VIN and asking owners to agree to data collection. While the order bans sharing location data with consumer reporting agencies, exceptions allow GM to share data with emergency responders and
IoTconnected-vehiclesdata-privacytelematicsGM-OnStardata-sharingconsumer-consentWhy companies don’t share AV crash data – and how they could - Robohub
The article discusses why autonomous vehicle (AV) companies rarely share crash and safety data, despite the critical role such data plays in improving AV safety. A team of Cornell researchers explored this issue, identifying that AV firms view safety data as a competitive asset rather than a public good, leading to limited data sharing. Their study, based on interviews with 12 AV safety employees, revealed a wide variety of proprietary data sets with little common knowledge exchange. Key barriers include the political and sensitive nature of sharing data that reveals machine-learning models and infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks in the U.S. and Europe that mandate only minimal crash information, omitting crucial contextual factors behind accidents. To promote data sharing, the researchers propose separating safety knowledge from proprietary technical details. For instance, companies could share accident descriptions without raw video footage that exposes their internal systems. They also suggest developing standardized "exam questions" or test scenarios that all AVs must pass, enabling benchmarking without revealing sensitive data. Academic institutions could serve as neutral intermediaries
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The article provides a comprehensive overview of key discussions and developments at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, focusing on the future of transportation. Notable industry leaders such as Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana, Slate CEO Chris Barman, Nuro co-CEO Dave Ferguson, Uber CPO Sachin Kansal, Wayve CEO Alex Kendall, and Kodiak AI CEO Don Burnette shared insights on autonomous vehicles, electric mobility, and ecosystem innovation. A highlight includes Slate’s approach to vehicle customization, where the company plans to openly share data for accessories, allowing owners and third parties to 3D print and sell parts independently, fostering an open marketplace with optional fees for sales through Slate’s platform. Additional event highlights include San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie welcoming Waymo and other mobility companies to the city, and the announcement of Glīd as a transportation-focused competition winner. Waymo’s Mawakana emphasized the need for greater industry responsibility on safety and privacy, noting the company’s refusal
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