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Google deceived some Australian mobile users about collection of location data, court finds – ABC News
The consumer watchdog says it is “delighted” the Federal Court has found Google deceived some Android users in the world’s first ruling on location data collection….
Google could face fines in the “many millions” after the Federal Court found the company misled some Australian mobile and tablet users about how it collects location data.
Key points:
- The court found Google misled a specific group of Android customers
- Google says it is exploring a possible legal appeal
- The ACCC says this case is the first in the world on location data collection
The tech giant was taken to court by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over on-screen representations…
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