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GM agrees to pay $12.75M in California driver privacy settlement

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May 9, 2026

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General Motors has reached a privacy-related settlement with a group of law enforcement agencies led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

Back in 2024, The New York Times reported that automakers including GM were sharing information about their customers’ driving behavior with insurance companies, and that some customers were concerned that their insurance rates had gone up as a result.

The settlement announcement from Bonta’s office similarly alleges that GM sold “the names, contact information, geolocation data, and driving behavior data of hundreds of thousands of Californians” to Verisk Analytics and LexisNexis Risk Solutions, which are both data brokers. Bonta’s office further alleges that this data was collected through GM’s OnStar program, and that the company made roughly $20 million from data sales.

However, Bonta’s office also said the data did not lead to increased insurance prices in California, “likely because under California’s insurance laws, insurers are prohibited from using driving data to set insurance rates.”

As part of the settlement, GM has agreed to pay $12.75 million in civil penalties and to stop selling driving data to any consumer reporting agencies for five years, Bonta’s office said. GM has also agreed to delete any driver data that it still retains within 180 days (unless it obtains consent from customers), and to request that Lexis and Verisk delete that data.

“General Motors sold the data of California drivers without their knowledge or consent and despite numerous statements reassuring drivers that it would not do so,” Bonta said in a statement, adding that the settlement “requires General Motors to abandon these illegal practices and underscores the importance of the data minimization in California’s privacy law — companies can’t just hold on to data and use it later for another purpose.”

GM had previously settled with the Federal Trade Commission over its data sales, with a final order banning General Motors and OnStar from selling certain data with consumer reporting agencies.

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GM told Reuters that the settlement “addresses Smart Driver, a product we discontinued in 2024, and reinforces steps we’ve taken to strengthen our privacy practices.”

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NPFL: Rangers, Rivers United, El-Kanemi, 3SC clash in pre-season tournament

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August 13, 2026

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Nigeria representatives at the 2026-27 CAF club competitions will clash in a pre-season tournament in Jos, Plateau State.

The pre-season tournament is scheduled to run from Monday, August 17th to Sunday August 24th.

The tournament is organized to get all the teams ready for the continental competitions.

NPFL side, Plateau United and Nigeria National League, NNL, side Mighty Jets will also take part in the pre-season tournament.

Reigning Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Rangers and runners-up Rivers United will compete in the CAF Champions league.

Second runners-up Shooting Stars and 2026 President Federation Cup champions El-Kanemi Warriors will participate in the CAF confederation cup.

The pre-season tournament is scheduled to run from Monday, August 17th to Sunday August 24th.

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“Ronaldo Inspires Me” — Ekeh Smart Fires Sharp Striker to U-15 Victory with Stunning Brace

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August 12, 2026

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Young attacking talent Ekeh Smart announced himself in style at the ongoing Femmco Football Championship 2026, scoring twice to inspire Sharp Striker FA to an impressive 4-1 victory over Radiance FA in their opening U-15 encounter at the NUD Playing Ground, Olose, Ifo, Ogun State.

Smart was at the heart of Sharp Striker’s attacking display, producing a clinical brace to help his side begin their campaign on a winning note. His goals came at crucial moments as Sharp Striker overcame a competitive first half before taking control of the encounter.

Speaking exclusively with Sports247 after the match, Smart expressed his excitement at the victory while revealing his determination to continue contributing to the team’s success.

“I feel so excited and determined to win more games,” Smart said.

Despite Sharp Striker facing difficulties during the opening half, the young forward revealed that he never doubted his team’s ability to secure victory. According to Smart, his confidence remained intact from the moment the match kicked off.

“Despite struggling in the first half, I had the mindset that we were going to win from kickoff,” he explained.

His belief was eventually rewarded as Sharp Striker found their rhythm and produced a convincing second-half performance to complete the 4-1 victory.

Smart was also quick to acknowledge the source of his football ability, describing his skills as a gift from God while recognising the importance of continued learning and development.

“My skills are God-given,” he stated.

The young footballer draws inspiration from one of the most decorated players in modern football, Cristiano Ronaldo, whose career and mentality have made a strong impression on him.

Following his brace, Smart revealed that he regularly watches videos of the former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward as he seeks to learn from the Portuguese superstar’s movement, finishing and approach to the game.

Beyond his individual ambitions, however, Smart has set his sights on representing Nigeria.

“A moment of greatness would come when I represent the nation,” he declared.

The Sharp Striker youngster understands that reaching that level requires patience, discipline and continuous improvement.

His message was simple but ambitious: “The sky is the limit. I am learning better and I will keep learning.”

With a brace already under his belt, Smart has made an early statement at the Femmco U-15 Championship.

The challenge now is to maintain his form, continue learning and help Sharp Striker FA push deeper into the competition.