Google Hit with $314 Million Fine for Sneaky Data Snatching on Idle Androids!
Google must cough up $314 million for sneakily sipping on idle users’ cellular data like a digital vampire. The court ruled that Android devices were transmitting data without permission, even when asleep. Google plans to appeal, arguing the transfers are vital. Meanwhile, users wonder if their phones are secretly moonlighting as undercover spies.
Hot Take:
Google’s playing a sneaky game of data tag, and the court just yelled, “You’re IT!”
Key Points:
- Google fined $314 million for misusing Android users’ cellular data.
- The lawsuit claims data was sent to Google without user consent, even when devices were idle.
- Transfers often occurred over cellular networks instead of waiting for Wi-Fi.
- Google plans to appeal, arguing data transfers are crucial for device security and performance.
- This verdict follows other tech giants facing legal battles over data privacy issues.
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