Toyota sued over alleged sale of drivers’ data to Progressive

The suit claims Toyota shared detailed information without customer consent By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs April 25, 2025 Key Takeaways: A federal class action lawsuit filed in Texas accuses Toyota and a telematics affiliate of unlawfully collecting and selling drivers' vehicle data to Progressive Insurance. The suit claims Toyota shared detailed informationsuch as location, speed, and braking behaviorwithout customer consent, violating privacy laws and consumer rights. The plaintiff discovered his driving data had been shared despite opting out of Progressive's Snapshot program, sparking broader concerns over in-vehicle data privacy. A Florida man is suing Toyota Motor Corp. and its data affiliate, Connected Analytic Services (CAS), alleging the companies collected and shared extensive vehicle data without consent, violating privacy laws and enabling Progressive Insurance to access his driving habits. The proposed class action lawsuit, filed in federal court in Texas, centers… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.