Alphabet’s Google to pay nearly $400 million to settle US location-tracking probe

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The Michigan attorney general’s office announced Monday that Alphabet’s Google will pay $391.5 million to settle claims made by 40 states that the search and advertising powerhouse improperly tracked users’ locations.

The investigation and settlement, which were spearheaded by Oregon and Nebraska, show the tech giant is facing increasing legal difficulties from state attorneys general who have been aggressively attacking the company’s user tracking practises recently. In addition to making the payment, Google was ordered by the Iowa attorney general’s office to provide users with comprehensive information about location-tracking data

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Hi, I'm Sreejit Kumar, a journalist with a Master's degree in Journalism. Through my education and professional experience, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the truth. As an author for this news website, I am committed to delivering accurate, timely, and engaging stories that inform and entertain our readers.

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Alphabet’s Google to pay nearly $400 million to settle US location-tracking probe

The Michigan attorney general’s office announced Monday that Alphabet’s Google will pay $391.5 million to settle claims made by 40 states that the search and advertising powerhouse improperly tracked users’ locations.

The investigation and settlement, which were spearheaded by Oregon and Nebraska, show the tech giant is facing increasing legal difficulties from state attorneys general who have been aggressively attacking the company’s user tracking practises recently. In addition to making the payment, Google was ordered by the Iowa attorney general’s office to provide users with comprehensive information about location-tracking data

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