The court of the state of California, USA, has ordered Google to pay 314 million dollars for illegally collecting personal data of Android users without their consent. This was reported by Zamon.uz here.
According to the plaintiffs, Google's parent company Alphabet Inc had set up Android devices to transmit data to its servers even when not connected to a Wi-Fi network. This utilized users' paid mobile internet traffic and the data was used by the company to enhance targeted advertising and develop mapping services.
This case is one of the latest legal actions regarding Google's privacy policy.
A Google representative has declared their disagreement with the court's decision, stating that an appeal will be filed. According to them, Android users give their consent to share information through accepting device settings and terms of service.
The class action lawsuit on behalf of the California population was filed in 2019 at the Santa Clara Superior Court. Additionally, another federal case involving Android users across the United States is being examined, with the court proceedings scheduled for the beginning of 2026.
