Google pays $1.38 billion to settle Texas lawsuit over unauthorised biometric data collection

Summary

Google agreed to pay $1.38 billion to settle a privacy lawsuit brought by the state of Texas. The lawsuit alleged that Google violated privacy laws by tracking users' locations without their consent. The case was filed in Texas and reached a resolution in 2023. The settlement does not admit guilt but resolves claims related to the collection and use of user data. The funds will be distributed to affected Texas residents.