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Google Pays $1.375 Billion to Settle Texas Privacy Lawsuits

5/10/2025

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Google Settles Privacy Lawsuit

In a significant move, Google has agreed to pay Texas $1.375 billion to resolve lawsuits stemming from privacy violations, including illegal tracking and data collection. Initiated by Attorney General Ken Paxton in 2022, this settlement adds to the tech giant's mounting legal troubles, including antitrust cases. Despite the hefty payout, Google maintains its innocence.

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Google Settles Privacy Lawsuit

In a significant move, Google has agreed to pay Texas $1.375 billion to resolve lawsuits stemming from privacy violations, including illegal tracking and data collection. Initiated by Attorney General Ken Paxton in 2022, this settlement adds to the tech giant's mounting legal troubles, including antitrust cases. Despite the hefty payout, Google maintains its innocence.

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