YouTube Subscriptions
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions
Google’s “Location History” Feature
Multiple class-action lawsuits filed against Google were consolidated to be heard together. More information on the consolidated case is below.
Case Name (Date)
In Re: Google Location History Litigation
18-cv-5062, N.D. Cal.
(2018)
Product/Service
Google’s “Location History” Feature
Allegations
Misrepresenting that Google does not track consumers’ movements or store a record of their locations when the “Location History” feature on mobile devices is disabled
Status
Settled
(Final approval granted; appeal filed)
https://www.googlelocationhistorysettlement.com/en
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