A California jury has ordered Google to pay $314.6 million for unlawfully collecting Android users' cellphone data. The class-action lawsuit involved nearly 14 million users and accused Google of collecting data from idle phones for targeted advertising. Although Google claimed it had user consent through its terms and policies, the jury ruled that data was transferred without permission. Google plans to appeal the decision, potentially delaying payouts to the affected users. Another class-action suit involving all states is pending, slated for trial in April 2026.
A jury in California has ordered Google to pay a $314.6 million fine for collecting and misusing Android users' cellphone data without consent.
Google argued that the data transfer did not harm Android users and that users had consented to it when they agreed to the company's terms of service.
The jury held Google responsible for transferring data without permission and imposing 'mandatory and unavoidable burdens' on Android users.
Google says it will appeal, which will likely delay any class-action payout related to the case.
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