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Google recently lost a significant legal battle that had spanned 15 years against a UK couple, leading to a staggering fine of over ₹21,000 crore (approximately £2 billion). This case has drawn attention to issues surrounding anti-competitive practices, data privacy, and market abuse involving tech giants like Google.
The case was initiated by a UK couple, Richard Lloyd and Judith Vidal-Hall, who represented a larger group of claimants in a class-action lawsuit. The couple accused Google of engaging in illegal data collection practices and violating user privacy without their consent. This particular lawsuit was tied to broader concerns about Google’s dominance in online search and advertising.
The lawsuit revolves around Google’s breach of privacy and alleged abuse of dominance in the tech market. The couple accused Google of using unlawful methods to track users' browsing habits through their Safari browser on Apple devices, bypassing privacy settings. They claimed Google had collected sensitive data on their internet usage, location, and personal information without consent, exploiting this for targeted advertisements between 2011 and 2012.
Google initially denied the allegations, arguing that it had not intentionally violated privacy laws or engaged in any misconduct. Over the years, the company fought vigorously in court, appealing various rulings and maintaining that its actions did not breach UK data protection laws.
Google initially denied the allegations, arguing that it had not intentionally violated privacy laws or engaged in any misconduct. Over the years, the company fought vigorously in court, appealing various rulings and maintaining that its actions did not breach UK data protection laws.
In the final ruling, the UK court found Google guilty of violating data privacy laws and exploiting users' personal data without their consent. The court held that Google’s activities amounted to an illegal abuse of dominance and market manipulation, which negatively affected users' privacy and competition in the online advertising space. The ruling against Google in this 15-year legal battle marks a significant victory for data privacy advocates and sets a strong example for how tech giants will be held accountable for their actions.
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