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OnStar Connected Services Data Collection

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes the operational scope of data collection across vehicle telematics and service usage, defining what categories of vehicle-generated and location-based information OnStar may access and process as part of connected service operations.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who maintain active OnStar connected services operate under terms that authorize continuous collection of vehicle performance metrics, location tracking, and service usage data from vehicle systems. The provision does not specify limitations on retention period, secondary uses, or third-party sharing practices within this clause.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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OnStar and connected services may collect and use information about your vehicle, your location, and your use of OnStar services. This may include information collected from your vehicle's systems, such as vehicle speed, fuel level, odometer readings, and diagnostic information.

— 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-004823
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-004823
Captured: 2026-05-07 09:04:31 UTC
SHA-256: a7ded461ce2237db…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/general-motors/gm-privacy-statement/onstar-connected-services-data-collection/
Accessed: July 4, 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 OnStar Connected Services Data Collection clause do?

The clause establishes the operational scope of data collection across vehicle telematics and service usage, defining what categories of vehicle-generated and location-based information OnStar may access and process as part of connected service operations.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who maintain active OnStar connected services operate under terms that authorize continuous collection of vehicle performance metrics, location tracking, and service usage data from vehicle systems. The provision does not specify limitations on retention period, secondary uses, or third-party sharing practices within this clause.

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