Summary
Google has agreed to pay $135 million to settle a lawsuit regarding its Android system, which allegedly collected user data without consent. The agreement includes changes in how Google will gather user data in the future, ensuring greater transparency and user consent.
Key Facts
- Google will pay $135 million to settle a lawsuit about data collection without user consent on Android devices.
- The proposed settlement requires final approval by a judge in San Jose, California.
- Google did not admit to any wrongdoing in the settlement.
- The lawsuit involved claims that Android used cellular data even when devices were not in use or connected to Wi-Fi.
- The settlement will include changes to how Android users give consent during setup and clearer communication about data usage.
- Eligible Android users will receive payments from the settlement fund, potentially up to $100 each.
- Android users in California are not included in this settlement because of a separate legal case in Santa Clara County.
- A trial date was set for August 5 if the settlement is not approved.
