Google hit with $463M fine for EU location data rule breach
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- Google was fined €403 million ($463 million) by Ireland's Data Protection Commission for violating EU privacy rules by mishandling users' location data.
- The investigation found Google did not lawfully or transparently process location data in its Web & App Activity and Location History features between 2018 and 2020.
- Regulators emphasized that location data is sensitive personal information that can reveal private details about individuals.
- Google stated it has updated its practices since 2019 and now provides robust tools for managing location data.
- This is the fourth largest EU privacy fine, with the Irish watchdog still conducting three other investigations into Google.