Google will be fined 5.7 billion yen as ``hidden method for disabling location information collection''
Google collects user's location information and uses it for advertising business and improving the function of map application. However, around 2018, the fact that ``Google continues to collect even if the user turns off the location information collection function'' came to light, and
Google LLC to pay $60 million for misleading representations | ACCC
https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/google-llc-to-pay-60-million-for-misleading-representations
Google to pay $60m fine for misleading Australians about collecting location data | Google |
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/aug/12/google-to-pay-60m-fine-for-misleading-australians-about-collecting-location-data
Google collects location information for various purposes, but it also provides a function to enable or disable the collection of location information, and users who do not want to collect location information can avoid collection by changing the settings. It was done. However, in 2018, the Associated Press reported a problem that `` even if location information collection is disabled, location information will continue to be collected unless the setting item `` Web and App Activity '' is disabled.
After the above report, regulatory authorities in each country filed a lawsuit, claiming that ``Google intentionally obscured the procedure for disabling location information collection.'' The evidence presented in the lawsuit shows Google's disregard for privacy, such as ``Google employees were aware of the difficulty of the setting procedure'' and ``The location information was also collected from third-party apps.'' existed in large numbers.
Additional information revealed one after another in the trial on Google's ``problem that continued to collect information even if location information was turned off''-GIGAZINE
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is also concerned about Google's location information collection issue, and in 2021, the Australian Federal Court said, ``Google made a misleading explanation about disabling location information collection. ” and certified. And on August 12, 2022, Google was ordered to pay a fine of AU$60 million. ACCC Chairman Gina Cass-Gottlieb said, ``The penalties imposed on Google by the court send a strong message to digital platforms that they must not mislead consumers.''
In addition, ACCC has filed a lawsuit with the court claiming that ``Google gave a misleading explanation'' regarding the collection of personal information other than location information, and is actively investigating Google's disregard for privacy. In addition, ACCC's strict pursuit has given rise to speculation that `` Google may withdraw from Australia? ' was the topic of discussion.
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