Google to Pay $23 Million Settlement for Sharing Search Data

Google settled a class action lawsuit for $23 million for sharing users' search terms with third parties
Users who used Google Search or clicked on a search link between October 25, 2006 and September 30, 2013 are eligible for a share of the settlement by filing a claim before July 31
Claimants can make approximately $7.70 if their claim is approved
Google has agreed to revise its webpages regarding the disclosure of search queries via referrer headers with third parties
Users have the option to exclude themselves from the settlement or object to its approval.