Google has agreed to a $30 million settlement over a class action lawsuit claiming it violated children's privacy on YouTube by collecting data from users under 13. The lawsuit references illegal data collection practices under COPPA legislation, which prohibits such actions. While Google will settle the case, it maintains that the allegations are unfounded. The class action could see up to 45 million individuals eligible for small payments, targeting those who accessed YouTube as minors from July 1, 2013, to April 1, 2020.
Google has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging violations of children's privacy on YouTube. The lawsuit claims Google collected data from minors, which is illegal under COPPA legislation.
Despite agreeing to the settlement, Google denies the allegations and states that data collection practices are widely accepted in the industry, but acknowledges the importance of protecting children's privacy.
The settlement could potentially provide small payments to approximately 45 million people in the U.S. who watched YouTube before turning 13, covering a specific period from 2013 to 2020.
The lawsuit revolves around the argument that Google's data collection strategies are in direct violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, highlighting ongoing concerns about children's safety online.
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