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Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement to resolve claims it used cellular data on Android devices to transfer information to Google without user permission.
Google agreed to a $135 million settlement over unauthorized cellular data transfers on Android devices.
KEY POINTS
- The settlement covers Android users who accessed the internet via cellular data since November 12, 2017.
- Google allegedly transferred user data in the background using cellular data, even when devices were idle.
- Eligible users will automatically receive cash payments without needing to take action or file a claim.
- Google must update its terms of service, help center pages, and customer setup screens as part of the settlement.
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