Largest CCPA Penalty in California History
News Context
At a glance
- General Motors has agreed to a $12.5 million settlement to resolve claims that the automaker illegally sold data belonging to drivers in California.
- The settlement, announced on May 8, 2026, represents the largest penalty in the history of the California Consumer Privacy Act.
- The legal action centered on the company's handling of personal information, specifically the unauthorized sale of driver data.
General Motors has agreed to a $12.5 million settlement to resolve claims that the automaker illegally sold data belonging to drivers in California.
The settlement, announced on May 8, 2026, represents the largest penalty in the history of the California Consumer Privacy Act.
The legal action centered on the company’s handling of personal information, specifically the unauthorized sale of driver data. The information involved included location and behavior data associated with the company’s OnStar service.
The claims involved the sale of this personal information and the company’s failure to adhere to consumer requests regarding their privacy rights. The settlement resolves these allegations through an agreement involving state officials.