GOOGLE PRIVACY SETTLEMENT
Rhode Island sues Meta over alleged tolerance for scam advertising
The suit, filed by Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha in Providence Superior Court, accuses Meta of unlawfully profiting from and participating in the creation of billions of dollars in scam advertising - even as it assured its billions of users that it was working diligently to protect them.
California governor signs law to limit children's social media risks
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen new laws on Thursday that address various aspects of children's safety online, including one that prohibits social media companies from serving addictive features to users under 16 years old. Instead, it defines "addictive" features as ones that are "psychologically exploitative" and prohibits social media companies from providing children with features such as infinite scroll, algorithmic recommendations and autoplay.
California bans addictive social media features for under-16s, AI chatbot toys
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed technology laws protecting children online. These measures restrict social media features designed for compulsive use. A four-year ban on AI companion chatbots in toys was also enacted. The legislation strengthens online privacy and parental controls for minors. These laws aim to ensure technology supports children's well-being.
Social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids
Determining which accounts belong to children is the linchpin of child safety measures that other companies, including Google, TikTok, and Roblox, are ramping up as public and regulatory sentiment turns against them in the US and other countries.
Judge in Google privacy class action awards lawyers $147 million in legal fees
US District Judge Richard Seeborg in San Francisco granted the fee request by law firms Boies Schiller Flexner, Susman Godfrey and Morgan & Morgan over objections from some class members. A jury in September found Google liable for secretly collecting app activity data from millions of users who had disabled a tracking feature.
Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children
The deal was reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states, averting one of the highest-profile tests yet of allegations that social media companies harmed young users. Just days before jury selection began on August 12, a federal appeals court declined to halt the trial.
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TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy
TikTok has agreed to a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice. This resolution addresses allegations of violating federal children's privacy laws. The company will pay $300 million immediately and $100 million later. This action follows a 2024 lawsuit concerning data collection practices. The settlement aims to protect children's online privacy and data security.
Google to pay $135 million in android data use settlement, millions may get small payouts
Google agreed to a $135 million settlement over claims Android phones used mobile data in the background. Millions of U.S. users may qualify for small payments. The case focuses on transparency, privacy, and hidden data use. Users may not need to file detailed claims. A judge must approve the deal before payouts begin, and notices will be sent to eligible Android customers.
$135 million data consent settlement: How cell phone users can claim their share now
Cell phone users may receive cash from a $135 million settlement. This follows a lawsuit alleging Google illegally collected consumer data via Android. Google denies wrongdoing but agreed to the payout. Eligible users will get a payment. Google must also change its terms of service and Android setup screens to disclose data collection and get consent.
Google settles Google Assistant privacy lawsuit for $68 million
Google will pay $68 million to settle a lawsuit. The suit claimed its voice assistant spied on smartphone users. This violated privacy. Users accused Google of recording private conversations. This was done to send targeted advertising.
YouTube and Google $30 million child privacy settlement: Who qualifies and how to claim
Google and YouTube will pay $30 million to settle claims of violating child privacy laws. The lawsuit alleged they collected data from under-13s watching kids' content without parental consent, for targeted ads. Eligible individuals who were under 13 between July 2013 and April 2020 can file claims by January 21, 2026.
Google privacy lawsuit: Check if you’re eligible for the $425 million payout and how to claim it
Google faces a massive payout of $425 million due to privacy violations. Millions of users may be eligible for compensation. This stems from allegations that Google continued collecting data even when activity tracking was turned off. The verdict is currently under appeal. Affected users should await official notifications for claim procedures. This situation highlights ongoing concerns about online privacy controls.
Google must pay $425 million in class action over privacy, jury rules
A US jury ordered Google to pay $425 million for collecting user data despite tracking being turned off. The case involved privacy violations affecting millions. Though Google denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal, the verdict highlights growing scrutiny over its data practices. The users had been seeking more than $31 billion in damages.
Google agrees to pay $1.4 billion to settle two privacy lawsuits
Google's settlement is the latest legal setback for the tech giant. Over the past two years, Google has lost a string of antitrust cases after being found to have a monopoly over its app store, search engine and advertising technology. It has spent the past three weeks in the search case trying to fend off a U.S. government request to break up its business.
US appeals court revives Google privacy class action
Google said in a statement: "We disagree with this ruling and are confident the facts of the case are on our side. Chrome Sync helps people use Chrome seamlessly across their different devices and has clear privacy controls." The appeals court returned the case to US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, who had dismissed it in December 2022.
Has Google breached privacy, collected children's voices, license plate details and more?
Google is currently amid a new wave of controversy as a recent privacy breach leak has claimed that it collected the voices of children, license plate numbers as well as home addresses, all of which are immensely private data for individuals.
Google settles $5-billion consumer privacy lawsuit
The settlement terms were not disclosed, but the lawyers said they have agreed to a binding term sheet through mediation, and expected to present a formal settlement for court approval by February 24, 2024.
Google to pay $155 million in settlements over location tracking
The settlements resolve claims that the Alphabet Inc unit deceived people into believing they maintained control over how Google collected and used their personal data.
Google reaches $93 million privacy settlement with California
Google has agreed to pay $93 million to settle a lawsuit in California that accused the company of misleading consumers about its location tracking practices. The settlement resolves claims that Google deceived people into thinking they had control over how their personal data was collected and used.
Google reaches $39.9 million privacy settlement with Washington state
The settlement resolves claims that Google deceived people into believing they controlled how the search and advertising company collected and used their personal data.
Snapchat agrees to pay $35 million over illegal user data collection in US
Snapchat will be paying the amount for violating Illinois's biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
Google settles two more location tracking lawsuits worth $29.5 million in US
The search giant is required to pay $9.5 million to Washington, DC and $20 million to Indiana after the states sued the tech giant for allegedly tracking users' locations without their consent.
Data Protection Bill will end misuse of customer data: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Citing Google’s $392-million settlement in the US to settle allegations by 40 American states that the search giant had illegally tracked user locations, the electronics and IT minister said such practices would be penalised in India as well
Google to pay nearly $400 million to settle state location-tracking probe
The investigation and settlement, which was led by Oregon and Nebraska, is a sign of mounting legal headaches for the tech giant from state attorneys general who have aggressively targeted the firm's user tracking practices in recent months.
Google to pay $22.5 million to settle privacy charges
Google Inc is close to paying $22.5 million to settle charges that it bypassed the privacy settings of customers using Apple's Safari browser.
Google faces music over tracking Apple's Safari Web browser
Using its DoubleClick ad network, Google has been dodging a privacy setting in Safari, the primary Web browser on the iPhone and iPad.
Google to pay 8.5 million dollars to settle Buzz case
Google has agreed to pay 8.5 million dollars (US) to settle a privacy lawsuit over a Buzz social networking tool added to free email service Gmail in February.
Google submits revised digital book settlement to US judge
Google and US authors and publishers submitted a revised settlement to a US judge on Friday seeking approval of an agreement that would clear the way for millions of books to be sold online.
Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo! oppose Google book settlement
Amazon, Microsoft and Yahoo! joined with non-profit groups and library associations on Wednesday in opposing the legal settlement which would allow Google to digitize and sell millions of books.
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