A class-action lawsuit alleges Google continued data collection through its App Activity Tracking feature despite users opting out, leading to a $425 million settlement. Nearly 100 million users in the United States may be eligible for compensation if they meet certain criteria. #GooglePrivacy #DataTrackingDispute
Keypoints
- A lawsuit claims Google continued to collect user data despite opting out of activity tracking.
- The case was granted class-action status affecting nearly 100 million U.S. users.
- The jury ruled that Google violated privacy rights but awarded only $425 million in damages.
- Google argued that its data collection was disclosed and within users’ expectations.
- Affected users will receive email notifications and may be eligible for compensation if they meet specific criteria.
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