Overview

• A San Francisco federal jury found Google liable for collecting app activity despite Web & App Activity being turned off, awarding about $425 million.
• Plaintiffs said Google received signals from third‑party apps using its analytics services, citing Uber, Venmo and Instagram.
• Jurors upheld two of three privacy claims and found no malice, which foreclosed punitive damages.
• France’s CNIL fined Google €325 million for Gmail ads shown between emails without prior consent and for placing advertising cookies without valid consent.
• CNIL gave six months for fixes with a €100,000‑per‑day penalty for delays, while Google said it is reviewing the decision and will appeal the U.S. verdict.