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Broad Vehicle Telematics and Precise Geolocation Collection

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision establishes the operational framework for continuous telematics data collection, which enables GM to gather behavioral and location information during vehicle use. This creates the institutional basis for data processing activities that the privacy statement details elsewhere regarding data use, sharing, and retention.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users of GM vehicles operate under terms that authorize automatic collection of interaction data and precise geolocation information without explicit per-instance consent. The data collection occurs passively during vehicle operation as defined by the scope this clause establishes.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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When you use our vehicles, products, and services, we may collect certain information automatically. This may include information about how you interact with our vehicles, products, and services. We may also collect precise geolocation information from your vehicle or mobile device.

— Excerpt from General Motors's GM Privacy Statement

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
GM Privacy Statement
Entity
General Motors
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004819
Document ID
CA-D-00615
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a7ded461ce2237db4d4b983b0b0a5225fc8ed6b642da68de5763e08215059992
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 09:04 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: General Motors
Document: GM Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-004819
Captured: 2026-05-07 09:04:31 UTC
SHA-256: a7ded461ce2237db…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/general-motors/gm-privacy-statement/broad-vehicle-telematics-and-precise-geolocation-collection/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does General Motors's Broad Vehicle Telematics and Precise Geolocation Collection clause do?

The provision establishes the operational framework for continuous telematics data collection, which enables GM to gather behavioral and location information during vehicle use. This creates the institutional basis for data processing activities that the privacy statement details elsewhere regarding data use, sharing, and retention.

How does this clause affect you?

Users of GM vehicles operate under terms that authorize automatic collection of interaction data and precise geolocation information without explicit per-instance consent. The data collection occurs passively during vehicle operation as defined by the scope this clause establishes.

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