The jury in California found Google guilty of the fact that the company without the knowledge of users collected data through the mobile Internet.
Google must pay $ 314 million after the San Jose court jury (California) guilty of illegally collecting Android user data through a mobile network. According to Bloomberg, the decision was made in accordance with the results of a group claim filed in 2019.
The plaintiffs argued that Android smartphones were programmed to transfer data to Google’s servers even if the device was not connected to Wi-Fi, which led to the use of paid mobile traffic without the permission of the users.
According to lawyers, Google has used these data to expand advertising and improve cartographic services in its own interest.
Company representative Jose Castaneda said Google does not agree with the decision and appeal. He emphasized that the data discussed by the data is required for the safety, performance and stability of Android devices, and their volume is less than transferring a photograph. Castaneda also noted that users adhere to such actions by receiving conditions for use and settings of devices.
“We are grateful to the jury for the decision, which has clearly confirmed the authenticity of our accusations and the seriousness of Google violations,” Estsev’s lawyer Mark Vallenstein said.
The lawsuit only remembers the residents of California, but the federal court is already preparing a parallel case for Android users across the country. The beginning of the consideration is scheduled for the beginning of 2026.
We will remind you, earlier that it was reported that twelve European sites filed claims against Google.
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