Google Fined $30M for Collecting Children’s YouTube Data
Google has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it illegally collected data from underage users of YouTube. The settlement resolves claims that the company violated children’s privacy laws by tracking viewing habits without parental consent. Although Google denies any wrongdoing, the case highlights ongoing scrutiny of tech platforms and their data practices, especially regarding minors. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed in full.
This underscores increasing regulatory pressure on data privacy, especially for users under 13—a key compliance area for tech firms.
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