Data sharing is a new source of frustration among drivers. Some automakers have been busted for collecting data and selling it to insurance companies that suddenly raise your rates. But Toyota just got a massive win in a lawsuit related to violating invasion of privacy laws.
A judge just granted Toyota its motion to compel arbitration in a data sharing lawsuit. Allegedly, Toyota has been illegally selling and sharing the driving behavior of drivers in its cars since the 2018 models were introduced.
As a result, insurance companies like Progressive have been using the data to increase rates without letting drivers know.
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