Google fined over £345m for location data privacy breaches

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission fined Google €403 million, approximately $463 million, regarding the handling of users’ location data. This action followed complaints from several European consumer groups. The regulator identified breaches of lawfulness and fairness concerning location data processed via Web App Activity and Location History. Additionally, the watchdog cited a lack of transparency in these practices. This significant penalty highlights the growing regulatory scrutiny facing tech giants over their data processing and privacy standards.