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Google Settles Texas Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Biometric Data Collection

Jan 1, 2024Texas1 source

Summary

Google agreed to pay $1.375 billion to the state of Texas to resolve allegations of unauthorized tracking and biometric data collection. The settlement addresses claims that Google collected users' biometric data without proper consent. The case highlights concerns around privacy and surveillance in the digital age.

Incident Details

Domain
Privacy & Surveillance

Unauthorized collection, tracking, or exposure of personal data and private information.

Harm Types
Unauthorized Surveillance
Companies

Who Was Affected

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