"The suit alleged that since November 12, 2017, Google has been illegally collecting cellular data from phones purchased through carriers, even when apps were closed or location features were disabled. As reported by , the affected users believed Google using their data for marketing and product development meant it was guilty of "conversion." In US law, conversion occurs when one party takes the property of another with "the intent to deprive them of it" or "exert property rights over it.""
"Each user involved in the lawsuit would be entitled to up to $100 from Google, which denies any wrongdoing and has agreed to seek consent during the setup process of a new phone from now on. A toggle will be added to enable users to easily disable data transfer, while the Alphabet-owned company will also adjust its terms of service accordingly. A trial is scheduled for August 5."
Google agreed to a preliminary $135 million settlement in a class-action suit by Android users who alleged illegal harvesting of cellular data without consent. The complaint alleged that since November 12, 2017, Google collected cellular data from phones purchased through carriers, even when apps were closed or location features were disabled. Plaintiffs characterized Google’s use of the data for marketing and product development as conversion under US law. The settlement, filed in federal court in San Jose and subject to judicial approval, would pay up to $100 per user. Google denies wrongdoing but will add a setup consent toggle and adjust terms. A trial is scheduled for August 5. A separate $68 million settlement addressed alleged Google Assistant recordings.
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