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Google Settles Data Harvesting Lawsuit for $135 Million

4/18/2026

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Google has settled class action lawsuits regarding data harvesting from Android phones without user consent, agreeing to pay $135 million in the Taylor v. Google LLC case.
A final approval hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2023, and users can register for payments on the settlement website until that date.
To qualify, individuals must have used an Android device with a cellular plan between November 12, 2017, and January 2026, and not be part of a similar California lawsuit.
Payments are capped at $100 and will be distributed after the court's decision.

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Story summary

Google has settled class action lawsuits regarding data harvesting from Android phones without user consent, agreeing to pay $135 million in the Taylor v. Google LLC case.
A final approval hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2023, and users can register for payments on the settlement website until that date.
To qualify, individuals must have used an Android device with a cellular plan between November 12, 2017, and January 2026, and not be part of a similar California lawsuit.
Payments are capped at $100 and will be distributed after the court's decision.