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Texas AG Secures $1.375B Settlement with Google Over Data Violations

5/12/2025

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a groundbreaking $1.375 billion settlement with Google, addressing serious allegations of illegal data collection, including geolocation and biometric information. This historic agreement marks the largest of its kind, although Google insists it has made policy changes and denies any wrongdoing. The specifics of fund distribution are yet to be revealed.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a groundbreaking $1.375 billion settlement with Google, addressing serious allegations of illegal data collection, including geolocation and biometric information. This historic agreement marks the largest of its kind, although Google insists it has made policy changes and denies any wrongdoing. The specifics of fund distribution are yet to be revealed.