Google Settles Android Data Case for $135 Million, Opening Claims for 100 Million Users
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Updated · Tom's Guide · May 13
Google Settles Android Data Case for $135 Million, Opening Claims for 100 Million Users
12 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · May 13
$135 million is set to be shared among as many as 100 million U.S. Android users after Google opened claims in a class action over background data collection.
The suit alleged Android devices sent data to Google without users' knowledge, consuming cellular data; Google denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle and change its practices.
Eligible users must have used an Android phone on a cellular plan between Nov. 12, 2017 and final court approval, excluding Californians covered by the separate Csupo case.
Payments could reach $100 per person after fees, with claims or objections due May 29 and a final approval hearing scheduled for June 23.
Google also agreed to clarify Play Store terms on passive data collection and fully stop that collection when users turn off background data usage.
With the settlement hearing next month, will Google’s new data rules truly give you back control of your Android phone?
Google's $135M settlement might pay you just $1.50. Is this justice or a mere business expense for big tech?