Google is set to pay $1.375 billion to settle accusations of data privacy violations from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The state filed lawsuits in 2022, alleging that Google unlawfully tracked and collected geolocation and biometric data from users. This settlement not only exceeds previous settlements for similar violations, particularly the $93 million benchmark by any other state, but it also reflects a larger trend of heightened scrutiny on tech companies regarding privacy practices. Google has expressed satisfaction in resolving these claims while promising to prioritize user privacy in its future services.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that Google will pay $1.375 billion to settle data privacy violation claims regarding user tracking and data collection.
The settlement is significant as it surpasses previous state settlements against Google, with no other state achieving a settlement greater than $93 million.
Google spokesperson José Castañeda stated that the company is pleased to resolve long-standing claims and will continue to enhance user privacy controls in its services.
Past allegations involved unlawful tracking and collection of sensitive user data, including geolocation and incognito searches, signaling ongoing concerns over tech companies' privacy practices.
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