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Google settles with California for $93M over deceptive location data practices

  • Google agreed to pay $93 million to settle allegations it misled users about collecting location data.
  • The settlement requires Google to be more transparent about its location tracking and obtain consent.
  • Google previously settled similar charges with 40 other states for $391.5 million.
  • California alleged Google deceived users even after they turned off location settings.
  • Google said it has made changes to location settings and disclosures in recent years.
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