European Union fines Google for violating rules about users' location data privacy. Investigation centered on Google’s collection of location and web application activity data.
Irish Data Protection Commission conducted investigation since Google’s headquarters is in Ireland.
Personal data handling transparency and fairness principles could not be sufficiently demonstrated here. Probe covered actions between late May two thousand eighteen and February two thousand twenty.
Google ordered to align all data processing activities with regulations within six months. This decision highlights increased scrutiny on technology companies’ respect for user privacy.