Data-driven: Consumer disclosure report exposes home addresses, driving habits [Video]

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — With dedicated careers in the nonprofit sector, Ryan Bates and his wife never expected the first car they purchased to be a high-tech, electric vehicle.

“We really like the car. We like being able to charge it up here at home,” Bates said.

What they didn’t know, however, was their brand-new 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV, with its innovative features, would also be gathering a wealth of information about their driving habits.

After seeing several news reports alleging Chevy was monitoring customers who purchased its cars, Bates decided to reach out to a data broker, LexisNexis, to request his consumer disclosure report.

That’s when Bates learned his car salesman had signed him up for a free OnStar subscription from Chevy’s parent company, General Motors, meant to help with in-vehicle safety, security, and navigation.

To learn more about what information your car is collecting, text “CAR DATA” to 470-777-WANF …