Google Slapped with €403M Fine Over Location Data Mishandling

Google has been hit with a €403 million fine by European authorities for its handling of user location data. This penalty is part of an ongoing effort to enforce stricter data protection regulations within the EU.

The fine, issued by the French National Authority for the Protection of Personal Data (CNIL), marks one of the largest penalties levied against a tech giant for data misuse.

Google has been criticized for its use of location data without explicit user consent. The company allows users to opt-out of location tracking but critics argue that this does not go far enough, as it still collects location information even if users choose to disable it.