Google to Pay $135M in Settlement Over Unauthorized Data Collection on Android
Case Summary
Google has agreed to a $135 million class-action settlement addressing allegations that its Android operating system caused mobile devices to transmit user data without obtaining proper consent. The lawsuit claims that millions of Android users' devices automatically sent data when connecting to the internet over cellular networks, violating privacy rights. Eligible claimants include individuals who used Android devices on cellular networks from November 12, 2017, onward. This settlement resolves claims related to unauthorized data collection practices by Google on Android devices. While the exact court and docket number are not specified, the case reflects growing scrutiny over data privacy and user consent in mobile technology. The settlement provides monetary compensation to affected users and underscores the importance of transparent data handling by technology companies.
Key Issues
- • Unauthorized data collection
- • User consent and privacy
- • Class-action settlement
- • Data transmission over cellular networks
- • Technology and consumer protection law
Case Timeline
1 eventAndroid users could get money under $135 million Google settlement . Here how .
Android users could get money under $135 million Google settlement. Millions of Android users could be eligible for a payment under a $135 million class-action settlement over allegations that Google's operating system caused mobile devices to send data without users' permission. People who used Android mobile devices to connect to the internet over a cellular network from Nov. 12, 2017, to the present could qualify for the payment, according to the settlement website.