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Google to Pay Millions in Israeli Privacy Settlements
Google will pay approximately 8.3 million shekels to settle two class-action lawsuits in Israel concerning the alleged unlawful collection of user location data. The Tel Aviv District Court approved the settlements, which will fund privacy initiatives in Israel.
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What happened
- 01Google will pay 8.3 million shekels to settle Israeli class-action lawsuits over location data collection.
- 02The settlements were approved by the Tel Aviv District Court, ending years of legal proceedings.
- 03Lawsuits alleged Google tracked user locations even when location services were turned off.
- 04The funds will go to a special Israeli fund for promoting privacy protection.
- 05Google also agreed to increase transparency about its data collection methods.
- 06Google stated the features involved in the lawsuits are no longer relevant.
Google also agreed to enhance transparency regarding its data collection practices. The company stated the features in question are no longer relevant.
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