Is the data sharing completely over with?

[Champale]

Now that the dust has settled on how GM and others were sharing our data with Lexis/Nexis and other groups, has anyone tried to confirm whether the data sharing has actually stopped? Just curious.

 

[1Evil55]

The conspiracy theorist in me thinks they've stopped the way we know they do but found a loophole way of continuing without creating any legal trouble for them and keeping it on the DL as best as possible.

 

[ngoni]

AI says:

1. Log into your vehicle’s smartphone app: Use the myChevrolet, myGMC, myBuick, or myCadillac app, or access the OnStar website.
2. Access your account settings: Click on your name at the top right of the app or website, then select “Settings” (app) or “Account” (website).
3. Find OnStar Smart Driver settings: In the app, navigate to “OnStar Smart Driver” (or “Data & Privacy” > “OnStar Smart Driver” on the website).
4. Toggle off or opt-out: Switch the “Allow OnStar Smart Driver” button to off (app) or select “opt-out” for each vehicle associated with your OnStar account (website).

 

[Champale]

I don't have the app and even though I turned off Smart Driver when I took delivery, the car turned it back on approximately a month later without letting me know.

 

[xBLAHx]

I pulled my Lexis/Nexis report a few months ago and confirmed the GM telematic data had stopped. I still have my doubts on GM not sharing that data somehow though. I never opted in to the program, verified multiple times the app toggles were always off, yet still had my data shared.

 

[BimmerFan]

My biggest gripe against all of this was that the GM threshold for braking and acceleration were based on the performance of a 4-cylinder Malibu, not a Blackwing. For example, whereas On-Star might flag me for an aggressive throttle application, you guys would just call me a pussy.

 

[ngoni]

My biggest gripe against all of this was that the GM threshold for braking and acceleration were based on the performance of a 4-cylinder Malibu, not a Blackwing. For example, whereas On-Star might flag me for an aggressive throttle application, you guys would just call me a pussy.

That's harsh. I think people would just call you a poseur.

 

[Champale]

That's harsh. I think people would just call you a poseur.

Haha to both of you guys!

When this data sharing was revealed, I went ahead and physically disconnected the plug in the trunk as other people had figured out. I wouldn't mind plugging it back in but only if I know 100% they aren't sharing/selling my data again.

 

[5VBW Nick]

AI says:

1. Log into your vehicle’s smartphone app: Use the myChevrolet, myGMC, myBuick, or myCadillac app, or access the OnStar website.
2. Access your account settings: Click on your name at the top right of the app or website, then select “Settings” (app) or “Account” (website).
3. Find OnStar Smart Driver settings: In the app, navigate to “OnStar Smart Driver” (or “Data & Privacy” > “OnStar Smart Driver” on the website).
4. Toggle off or opt-out: Switch the “Allow OnStar Smart Driver” button to off (app) or select “opt-out” for each vehicle associated with your OnStar account (website).

I have tried to do this in the app and I cannot find anything that says Smart driver. I did find something to say I had to turn on my vehicles location tracking to be able to do something. Maybe that's telling me that I basically already have it turned off?

 

[ngoni]

I have tried to do this in the app and I cannot find anything that says Smart driver. I did find something to say I had to turn on my vehicles location tracking to be able to do something. Maybe that's telling me that I basically already have it turned off?

I'm still searching for my lost goat at the rodeo, so I can only provide what comes up on the interwebs. I would think you might be able to see something if you logged on to your Onstar account in a web browser?

 

[Exia]

I email customer relations weekly with all of my new findings from several high class websites so they are getting some data, it might not be what they want but there are a lot of freaks out there so I'm sure its worth something.

 

[GTANotch88]

Haha to both of you guys!

When this data sharing was revealed, I went ahead and physically disconnected the plug in the trunk as other people had figured out. I wouldn't mind plugging it back in but only if I know 100% they aren't sharing/selling my data again.

Unfortunately I don't think that works completely.
I unplugged the purple antenna plug back in April myself and then canceled my onstar essentials plan shortly after. (Still have the free 6 year thing)
Recently in Oct while at the drag strip, I aired down my tires to see if it would help.
A little while later I got an email/ text message from onstar saying my tires were low.
So yea.... they still know.

 

[Champale]

Unfortunately I don't think that works completely.
I unplugged the purple antenna plug back in April myself and then canceled my onstar essentials plan shortly after. (Still have the free 6 year thing)
Recently in Oct while at the drag strip, I aired down my tires to see if it would help.
A little while later I got an email/ text message from onstar saying my tires were low.
So yea.... they still know.

Zoiks! Geez I guess maybe there is no way to get around all the systems reporting things.

 

[rubberduck]

 

[MookdocOE]

Data sharing has just begun! Rat brain liberals....what did you think the outcome would be with all this "Tech"...lol

 

[5VBW Nick]

Data sharing has just begun! Rat brain liberals....what did you think the outcome would be with all this "Tech"...lol

How in any way is this a liberal thing? Just curious I'm pretty sure it's a way for insurance companies to charge you more money, which sounds more of a "conservative" idea. Liberals are probably trying to come up with a way for insurance to be free. I feel like there's so many (uneducated) people online that find something they don't like and they just label it "liberal".

 

[coffee_time]

Data sharing has just begun! Rat brain liberals....what did you think the outcome would be with all this "Tech"...lol

Talk about misdirected anger. I hope you find some happiness in your life because at this point I’m not sure there is much.

 

[5VBW Nick]

Sorry for the rant earlier, but come on with this stuff.

 

[MookdocOE]

Talk about misdirected anger. I hope you find some happiness in your life because at this point I’m not sure there is much.

Dem da facts....Please dispute it otherwise? As for the anger? No, not really pretty calm and pragmatic it's the hypocrisy that's annoying in society.

 

[coffee_time]

Dem da facts....Please dispute it otherwise? As for the anger? No, not really pretty calm and pragmatic it's the hypocrisy that's annoying in society.

If you think a major capitalist corporation is filled with “rat brain liberals” sharing data with insurance companies to make more money you are a seriously deranged idiot. Just having to type that sentence is embarrassing.