EU fines Google 403 million euros
EU decided to fine Google 403 million euros for alleged irregularities in the processing of geolocation data
TL;DR
- Google has been fined €403 million by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC).
- The fine is for alleged irregularities in the processing of user geolocation data.
- The DPC stated users may not have been aware of how their location data was being used.
- This lack of awareness could lead to users losing control over their personal data.
- The investigation focused on web and app activity, geolocation history, and accuracy.
- Google has six months to adapt its data processing systems to the EU's GDPR.
- Google claims the case concerns old policies that have since been updated.
- The company states it has significantly evolved its practices and launched tools for managing geolocation data since 2019.