Android users can earn up to $100 in Google class action settlement - how to claim
Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement for Android users over unauthorized data usage, potentially awarding up to $100 per person.Summary
Google has reached a proposed $135 million class-action settlement resolving claims that it collected Android users’ data without their knowledge or consent. The lawsuit alleged that Google’s Android operating system used cellular data even when devices were idle or connected to Wi-Fi. Over 100 million Americans who used Android smartphones with cellular data plans between November 12, 2017, and the settlement’s final approval are eligible for compensation, capped at $100 per user. Android users in California are excluded due to a separate, prior lawsuit. Payments will be automatically distributed via PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle to the email addresses and phone numbers associated with users’ Google accounts, though an online form will be available to update payment information. In addition to monetary compensation, Google has agreed to update its terms of service and help center pages to disclose potential data transfers and provide injunctive relief, preventing an estimated $300 million in cellular data theft annually.
(Source：The Mirror Us)