Irish Regulator Fines Google 403 Million Euros Over Location Data Handling
Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Google more than 403 million euros for its processing of European users' location history and web activity.
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Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined Google more than 403 million euros (about $462 million) over the way the company handled European users' location data, according to reporting by Android Authority and The Record.
The DPC, acting on behalf of the European Commission, concluded that Google breached the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Record reported that the ruling ends an inquiry into the company that opened in early 2020.
According to Android Authority, the regulator found issues with Google's handling of users' location history and web browsing activity, and said the company stored users' location data in violation of the GDPR. The outlet reported that the DPC also stated the data could have been used for targeted advertising or to influence users' decisions.
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