Do we know if that actually stops GM from collecting the data and reselling it to Insurance companies here in Canada?
GM Stopping Sharing Driver Info
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That information will be buried somewhere in the GM privacy disclosure.
I have not seen evidence it was ever an issue in Canada
Too much speculation regarding this topic. Here is the information that no one, or very few ever read .
General Motors announced Wednesday it is discontinuing OnStar Smart Driver, an optional program that provided users with data about their driving, across all of its vehicles, doing so after complaints surfaced about privacy violations and how user information was shared with data analytics companies LexisNexis
www.forbes.com
GM Axes OnStar Smart Driver After Privacy Complaints
Insurance companies reportedly used data from the optional program, including information on rapid accelerations, hard braking and other factors, to calculate drivers’ rates.
www.forbes.com
Interesting. But fault regarding the intrusiveness lies with the consumer in MHO given that it was an opt in feature off by default. But nice to see that they are concerned about public perception. I posted the GM privacy policy directly above your post for anyone who cares to check it out. It just says Site Maintenance for some reason.General Motors announced Wednesday it is discontinuing OnStar Smart Driver, an optional program that provided users with data about their driving, across all of its vehicles, doing so after complaints surfaced about privacy violations and how user information was shared with data analytics companies LexisNexis
GM Axes OnStar Smart Driver After Privacy Complaints
Insurance companies reportedly used data from the optional program, including information on rapid accelerations, hard braking and other factors, to calculate drivers’ rates.
It was ON by default.
Just curious about why in your post the article says optional ?
Nope . First you have to agree to their privacy policy and then enable it in the App or by contacting On Star .
Customers can enroll in OnStar Smart Driver at the time of vehicle purchase through their dealer, or at a later time, using their myBuick, myCadillac, myChevrolet or myGMC mobile app(s). With any of the enrolment options, prior consent to GM’s User Terms for Connected Vehicle Services and Connected Services Privacy Statement is required.
If enrolling through the mobile app, click on “Settings” and select “OnStar Smart Driver.” Slide the “Allow OnStar Smart Driver” toggle “on”. The toggle is gray (“off”) when you’re not enrolled.
They JUST changed the option to default off about a month ago. Previous versions have it enabled by default.
Ok .
And some didn't have that option at all! Mine from 2020. lol
Can’t imagine why anyone would enable Corporate spyware unless they perhaps wanted to keep track of the driving habits of a spouse or child. I will probably enable OnStar for the navigation in areas I’m unfamiliar with down south and then when I get home that will be it . Even if it is “ free “ . I did just receive an envelope from Seriousxm yesterday saying my three month trial had started , lol . Be ok if I had the frikin car ! I was under the impression it was a year’s subscription, apparently not.
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NEWS FLASH!!!
"GM cleverly outsources OnStar vehicle surveillance to Google"
(just kidding) (maybe?)
I just got a warning email from Google describing this new "feature". Locating any device, anywhere, whether it's alive or dead.
How Find My Device protects your data - Android Help
Could be useful, if the battery dies in the device while you're still looking for it? It does happen.
Bottom line, as others have suggested, there is very little personal privacy left in the world, if you try to keep up with the physical technology.
Now, Google will let you find your devices, even if the batteries have failed or died, by creating a global network of devices all tracking each other by Bluetooth.
They do say, as a CYA, that you can "opt out" in the 3 day rollout/warning period.
Or, if the global network is Bluetooth driven, turning off Bluetooth should also render you invisible.
"GM cleverly outsources OnStar vehicle surveillance to Google"
(just kidding) (maybe?)
I just got a warning email from Google describing this new "feature". Locating any device, anywhere, whether it's alive or dead.
How Find My Device protects your data - Android Help
Could be useful, if the battery dies in the device while you're still looking for it? It does happen.
Bottom line, as others have suggested, there is very little personal privacy left in the world, if you try to keep up with the physical technology.
Now, Google will let you find your devices, even if the batteries have failed or died, by creating a global network of devices all tracking each other by Bluetooth.
They do say, as a CYA, that you can "opt out" in the 3 day rollout/warning period.
Or, if the global network is Bluetooth driven, turning off Bluetooth should also render you invisible.
I know it's possible. My 2014 Malibu had a LOUD announcement to the effect that "it wasn't enabled" after the trial period. It was so loud it was annoying as hell. It took several phone calls to get it totally disabled. I'd try escalating the call. Talk to their manager and even their manager.
Here is the fuse panel layout with each fuse explained. I have no idea really but you could try pulling #33 on the instrument panel fuse box inside the glove box as that appears to be the most likely although you would also lose wireless charging by the description. One way to find out.
Fuse Box Diagrams Chevrolet Corvette (C8; 2020-2024) - Fusesinfo.com
Fuse box diagrams for Chevrolet Corvette C8 (2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024), including the location of blocks, a list of fuses and relays, and their assigning.
fusesinfo.com
Apparently it's not that easy. It's been discussed on other forums. Removing the antenna disables OTA updates and location GPS systems. If you remove any part of OnStar you also disable the OTA updates.Here is the fuse panel layout with each fuse explained. I have no idea really but you could try pulling #33 on the instrument panel fuse box inside the glove box as that appears to be the most likely although you would also lose wireless charging by the description. One way to find out.
Fuse Box Diagrams Chevrolet Corvette (C8; 2020-2024) - Fusesinfo.com
Fuse box diagrams for Chevrolet Corvette C8 (2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024), including the location of blocks, a list of fuses and relays, and their assigning.
You would think that finding out if an update was available would not be too difficult. Could always pop the fuse in , update and pull it out again. Would only take a few minutes. And obviously if that would even work but for those that really don’t want OnStar active that badly perhaps it would be a solution for them. As I said I’m not really sure but worth a shot. If it disabled GPS though you would lose the memory for front lift as well although it would still work manually. As for navigation you still have the option of google maps on your phone.
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MKC8
If all you want to disable is the "event tracking/data collection" you can disable the "OnStar Smart Driver" feature from the MyChevrolet android app with your GM Canada account.
This "how to" assumes you already have a GM Canada account that knows about your cars and other personal details.
So, open the app, sign in, either by password or biometrics, then top right corner, tap the account icon (may contain your name/initials), then tap Settings, then OnStar Smart Driver, then disable "Allow OnStar Smart Driver" with the slider switch.
This can probably be done on the internet version, but I have yet to figure out how.
This "how to" assumes you already have a GM Canada account that knows about your cars and other personal details.
So, open the app, sign in, either by password or biometrics, then top right corner, tap the account icon (may contain your name/initials), then tap Settings, then OnStar Smart Driver, then disable "Allow OnStar Smart Driver" with the slider switch.
This can probably be done on the internet version, but I have yet to figure out how.