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June 22nd, 2026

GM Settlement Offers Privacy Lessons Relevant Beyond the Auto Sector

Daniel M. Goldberg was recently quoted in the Cybersecurity Law Report article, “GM Settlement Offers Privacy Lessons Relevant Beyond the Auto Sector.” A recent $12.75 million settlement in California involving General Motors (GM) highlights growing regulatory scrutiny over how companies use and share sensitive consumer location and behavioral data. The settlement requires GM to improve its privacy policies and procedures, and its terms carry compliance implications extending beyond the automotive industry. Goldberg described GM’s actions as “a perfect storm of violations,” noting that they resulted in violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California’s Unfair Competition Law, and the False Advertising Law. Read the full article on the takeaways and insight on GM’s settlement. (Behind paywall).