This decision, announced on Thursday, marks a significant victory for consumers and underscores the intensifying scrutiny directed toward Big Tech's data collection practices, reads BBC report.
The lawsuit further argued that Google's practices constituted an egregious violation of user privacy, demanding immediate cessation.
In its defense, Google maintained that it had been transparent about the data it collected during private browsing, even if many users held different expectations.
This rationale failed to convince Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who rejected Google's bid to dismiss the case earlier this year, declaring reasonable doubt regarding user consent for such data collection.
The specific terms of the settlement remain undisclosed, but its mere existence represents a significant concession by Google.
The $700 million settlement announced earlier this month in an antitrust lawsuit regarding the Play Store further amplifies the company's financial pressure due to growing concerns about its market dominance and data collection practices.
This settlement holds wider implications beyond the financial ramifications for Google.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:15:13 +0000