Google To Pay $135 Million In Settlement, Android Users Could Receive Up To $100 Each
6 weeks ago
Google has agreed to pay $135 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of collecting cellular data from Android users without their permission.
The preliminary settlement, filed in federal court, covers users of Android-powered devices dating back to November 2017. While Google denied any wrongdoing, it agreed to change its data practices and require user consent for future data collection.
As part of the settlement, eligible users could receive up to $100 each, pending court approval. The agreement also makes it easier for users to opt out of data transfers and updates the Google Play terms of service to disclose these practices more clearly.
Plaintiffs’ lawyers may seek up to $39.8 million in legal fees, which represents 29.5% of the settlement fund.
A trial had been scheduled for August 5, but the settlement avoids a lengthy courtroom battle.
The preliminary settlement, filed in federal court, covers users of Android-powered devices dating back to November 2017. While Google denied any wrongdoing, it agreed to change its data practices and require user consent for future data collection.
As part of the settlement, eligible users could receive up to $100 each, pending court approval. The agreement also makes it easier for users to opt out of data transfers and updates the Google Play terms of service to disclose these practices more clearly.
Plaintiffs’ lawyers may seek up to $39.8 million in legal fees, which represents 29.5% of the settlement fund.
A trial had been scheduled for August 5, but the settlement avoids a lengthy courtroom battle.
