US insurance companies sued over unlawfully collecting driving data of 45 million Americans

Sky News host James Macpherson discusses an “interesting” court case in the US where data gathered from driver's habits in monitored vehicles is being used to adjust insurance premiums.

“There is an interesting court case in the US at the moment where the state of Texas is suing the insurance company Allstate,” Mr Macpherson said.

“They have been tracking 45 million people as they drive their cars.”

[elvinramos]

Whats worse is find out about it from a foreign news sour

[norme]

They should be sued for price gouging. It's getting ridiculous how much auto insurance cost keep rising even when they consider you a good driver.

[Genesis-]

All governments are getting away with it

[happycamper]

It should be illegal to have the capicity to do this built in the cars. All State needs driven out of business.

[hippiebits]

Just one more reason to not “download the app” for convenience. Not just this company but any company.

[dparryd]

Nothing will change the insurance companies

[harrmick]

This is why I removed the computer that monitors that in my car.
Look for the telematics in your fuse box. Then trace it to the computer and unplug it.

They try to get you to keep it on by allowing you to start your car from your phone.
This is another security risk. Disable it.

[GD-bmbu]

Now we have to pay more insurance and taxes in au

[happycamper]

In the US we all new diesel vehicles will.shut down in traffic if the emissions system is not functioning properly.
They are already shutting down vehicles for noncompliance. It is dangerous and expensive when your commercial.vehicle derates and demands maintenance in the middle of a workday.

[mykesinger]

My wife's insurance doubled with no accidents. She is now under policy.

[marvinjohnson]

I have Allstate and I also have the drivewise app. It's all 🐂💩. You save $50 for good driving but rates increase $75 🤦🏻‍♂️🇺🇸

[lillieeve]

I really hate this new world we are living in, at least this aspect of it. It’s totally invasive yet voyeuristic

[Greenknight-oq]

Hey Australia wanna talk about your own homelessness

[gindaburra]

Insurance is like Facebook - working as a government department.

[richardsmith]

Your cell phone tracks you. Even a desk top computer can monitor when you go to lunch, toilet etc.
to much spying

[tracyrice]

Control freak surveillance design is ghastly ❌
Go back to functional and user friendly quality and endurance design principles

[chezzachezza]

All insurance companies are ripping us all off . I can't afford car insurance. My car isn't worth the money, if your paying $1000 a year put, that money in an investment account it will add up, and it's still yours, giving away your money to someone just in case, should be a loan 😂😂😂

[fixminet]

To be fair, notwithstanding the fact that it was without consent, probably a very good idea and very indicative of driver risk, lol.

[Soyabuti]

Sky News who's care abouts this news here ❓️❓️❓️

[rh]

Isn't that the same thing they do with the little OBD plugs they use to get better rates? I guess they figured out how to do it WITHOUT THE SMALL PLUGS!