A jury in California has ordered Google to pay $314.6 million to Android phone users for improperly collecting data from idle devices without user consent. The lawsuit represented approximately 14 million Californians and claimed that the data collection occurred while consuming cellular data, intended for purposes including targeted advertising. Google intends to appeal, stating that users consented to the data practices through its terms. Another similar lawsuit from the remaining 49 states is set to begin in 2026.
Google has been ordered to pay $314.6 million to Android phone users in California for collecting and sending their data without user permission.
The lawsuit argued that Google collected data from idle Android phones without the users' permission, consuming cellular data in the process.
A California jury sided with plaintiffs who filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of roughly 14 million Californians, reflecting the seriousness of Google's misconduct.
Google will appeal the verdict, claiming that users consented to data transfers as part of the company's terms and privacy policies, and that no harm was done.
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