Google Slapped with EUR 403 Million Fine for Location Data Abuses
The European Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a significant fine on Google for breaching location data regulations. The tech giant was fined EUR 403 million, which marks one of the largest penalties handed down to a company by the DPC.
The fine is related to Google's collection and use of Android users' location data without their explicit consent, as required under EU law. This practice allowed Google to build detailed profiles of users based on their location history.
The DPC's investigation found that Google had not provided adequate transparency about its data practices and failed to obtain the necessary consents from users. The company has since made changes to its policies and procedures to ensure compliance with EU regulations.