Google gets another $460 million fine for misusing user data
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TL;DR
Google has been fined €403 million ($462 million) for misusing European users’ location history and web browsing activity.
The Irish DPC, acting on behalf of the EU, said Google stores users’ location data, violating the GDPR.
It also said the data could have been used for targeted advertising or to influence users’ decisions.
Google hasn’t had a particularly rewarding 2026, and its legal troubles don’t seem to end. In July 2026, the European Co
TL;DR
Google has been fined €403 million ($462 million) for misusing European users’ location history and web browsing activity.
The Irish DPC, acting on behalf of the EU, said Google stores users’ location data, violating the GDPR.
It also said the data could have been used for targeted advertising or to influence users’ decisions.
Google hasn’t had a particularly rewarding 2026, and its legal troubles don’t seem to end. In July 2026, the European Co
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