The Texas Attorney General alleged that Google tracked people’s location, their activity in incognito search mode, and biometric identifiers such as voiceprints and facial geometry without proper consent. Google agreed to a $1.375 billion settlement with Texas. The office described it as the largest amount any single state has recovered from Google over data privacy.
Google settles Texas claims over location, incognito and biometric data
$1.375 billionWhy it matters for your sitePrivacy promises in product settings such as private-browsing modes are held to what the product does.
Location dataSource: Texas Attorney General
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