Google has agreed to pay $90 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that the company tracked users’ locations without their consent. The settlement, which was filed in federal court in San Francisco on Tuesday, resolves a lawsuit that was originally filed in 2018..
The lawsuit alleged that Google violated the California Invasion of Privacy Act and the federal Wiretap Act by tracking users’ locations through their mobile devices, even when they had turned off location services. The lawsuit also alleged that Google used this data to sell targeted advertising..
Google denied the allegations in the lawsuit, but agreed to settle the case to avoid the cost and uncertainty of litigation. As part of the settlement, Google will pay $90 million to a class of users who were affected by the tracking. The settlement also requires Google to make changes to its privacy practices, including providing users with more control over how their location data is collected and used..
The settlement is a significant victory for privacy advocates. It sends a message to companies that they cannot track users’ locations without their consent. The settlement also provides compensation to users who were harmed by Google’s tracking practices..
Here are some of the key details of the settlement:.
* Google will pay $90 million to a class of users who were affected by the tracking..
* The settlement covers users who used Google products or services between April 2014 and April 2022..
* Google will make changes to its privacy practices, including providing users with more control over how their location data is collected and used..
* The settlement is subject to the approval of the court..
If you are a Google user, you can review the settlement details and submit a claim at the following website: https://locationtrackingsettlement.com/.
