According to a 2021 study from Trinity College Dublin, Android devices send telemetry data back to Google every 4 minutes and 15 seconds without user consent, which includes sensitive information that could potentially determine user location.
Google has agreed to pay a fine of AUS$55m in Australia after regulators ruled the company struck anti-competitive deals with major telecom operators, significantly impacting competition.
Google is requiring developers of cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets to obtain government licenses before publishing apps in 15 jurisdictions to ensure user safety and compliance.
Liz Reid, head of Google Search, stated that there has been no decrease in organic search traffic or clicks to third-party publishers, asserting that Google's search and advertising businesses continue to function effectively.