Data snooping: Google hit with $425m verdict, accused of tracking users; case covers 98m people
Thursday, 4 September 2025 () A federal jury has ordered Google to pay $425 million for violating user privacy by collecting data even when tracking was disabled. The class-action lawsuit, filed in 2020, alleged Google gathered user information for eight years through apps like Uber and Instagram, despite privacy assurances. This ruling adds to Google's growing list of privacy battles, including settlements in Texas and over its 'Incognito' browsing mode.
Thursday, 4 September 2025 ()
