Used an Android Phone After 2017? You Might Get Part of Google's $135 Million Settlement
Google agreed to a $135 million settlement over data collection on Android phones, potentially paying eligible users up to $100.Summary
Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement following a class-action lawsuit alleging the company harvested data from Android devices without user consent. The settlement, which is subject to final court approval on June 23, aims to compensate users who owned an Android phone with cellular data between November 12, 2017, and the settlement's approval date. While the exact payout amount per individual is not yet determined, the maximum payment is capped at $100. To receive a payment, eligible users must select their preferred payment method on the official settlement website before the final approval hearing. Google has also committed to updating its terms of service to clarify data transfer practices and will stop collecting data when the 'allow background data usage' option is disabled.
(Source：Cnet)