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Google settles illegal surveillance allegations, deletes personal records

Castanet.net — April 2, 2024, 05:00 AM UTC

Summary: Google has agreed to delete billions of personal records from over 136 million U.S. Chrome users in a settlement over illegal surveillance allegations. The deal, valued at $4.75 billion to $7.8 billion, requires enhanced privacy disclosures and limits on data collection. The settlement doesn't prevent further lawsuits. Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., saw shares rise 3% post-announcement. Legal experts view the settlement as a positive step for data privacy.

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