GM collects detailed data about where your vehicle is located, how fast you are driving, and other vehicle performance metrics through built-in systems like OnStar.
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Precise location and driving behavior data can reveal sensitive patterns about your daily life, routine, and movements, and this data is shared with affiliates and third parties.
Interpretive note: The document references collection of vehicle location and telematics data but the full verbatim text was truncated; scope of third-party sharing and consent mechanisms requires review of the complete document.
The updated statement narrowed its definition of personal information from 'identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you' to 'describes, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you.' This language change affects which information GM must treat as personal information under the policy. The revised de-identification section reorganizes prior language, now stating GM 'may use technical measures to remove information that could reasonably identify you or your vehicle' and requires 'the same safeguards from any third parties we share it with.' The policy clarifies that its protections apply to personal information dealers disclose to GM, but do not cover dealers' independent data practices. Cruise is no longer listed as a GM affiliate exempt from this privacy statement, though the scope of privacy protections for Cruise users depends on whether Cruise now operates under this statement or maintains separate privacy terms.
View change record →If you own or use a connected GM vehicle, your precise location and driving behavior are continuously collected and may be shared with GM's affiliates, dealers, and marketing partners without requiring additional consent beyond your initial service enrollment.
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"We collect information about your vehicle and its performance, and your use of your vehicle. This may include: Vehicle location (e.g., GPS data), vehicle speed, heading, and odometer data, and other telematics data. We may also collect information from your vehicle's systems, including... OnStar and connected services data.Excerpt from General Motors's GM Privacy Statement
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The collection of precise geolocation data engages CCPA/CPRA sensitive personal information requirements (California Civil Code Section 1798.121), which require offering consumers the right to limit use and disclosure.
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Precise location and driving behavior data can reveal sensitive patterns about your daily life, routine, and movements, and this data is shared with affiliates and third parties.
If you own or use a connected GM vehicle, your precise location and driving behavior are continuously collected and may be shared with GM's affiliates, dealers, and marketing partners without requiring additional consent beyond your initial service enrollment.
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