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flag Automakers sell driving data to insurers, adjusting premiums based on behavior, sparking privacy concerns.

flag In 2026, major automakers are increasingly selling vehicle driving data—such as braking, speed, and acceleration—to insurance companies, enabling usage-based policies that adjust premiums based on real-time driving behavior. flag Consumers like Philip Siefke have discovered their insurers accessed this data without explicit consent, leading to higher quotes after minor incidents. flag While insurers say the practice promotes safer driving and fairer pricing, critics raise concerns over privacy, transparency, and the potential for misuse of sensitive location and behavioral information, especially as federal regulations remain limited.

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