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Google Fined €403 Million by Irish Regulator for Location-Data GDPR Breaches

The DPC ordered Google to fix historical location‑data practices within six months, a move that signals tougher EU oversight of major tech firms.

Judge Orders Google to Remove Friction From Play Store to Ease Rival App Installations

CalPrivacy Orders Iowa Data Broker to Pay $116,490 for Registration and Opt-Out Violations

Meta Removes Hidden Face‑Recognition Code From Meta AI App After Reporting

Second Round of Facebook Settlement Payments Begins

Court Orders Second Facebook Settlement Payouts Starting June 9

Audit Finds Google, Meta and Microsoft Often Ignore California Opt-Out Signals

Google’s $135 Million Android Data Settlement Now Taking Payment Selections

EU Court Says EDPB Rulings Can Be Challenged, Revives WhatsApp €225 Million Case

Developers Launch 'Keep Android Open' Push Against Google’s New App Verification Rules Ahead of 2026 Rollout

California Enacts First-in-Nation Browser Opt-Out Law, Orders Social Platforms to Delete Data When Accounts Are Closed

EU Data Act Takes Effect, Forcing Easier Cloud Switching and Access to Device Data

Jury Orders Google to Pay $425 Million for Collecting App Data Despite Privacy Setting

Japan’s Guidelines Compel Apple to Allow Non-WebKit Browsers on iOS by December

Meta Found Liable for Collecting Flo Users’ Reproductive Health Data Without Consent

Ninth Circuit Upholds Antitrust Verdict, Delays Play Store Reforms