Google Reaches $1.375 Billion Settlement With Texas Over Privacy Violations

Google has settled with Texas over its unauthorized data collection practices, paying $1.375 billion to address privacy concerns. This marks a significant milestone as Texas' Attorney General Ken Paxton calls it a historic win for data security. The settlement tops previous Google payouts, including $93 million to California and $391 million to multiple states. Paxton emphasized that Big Tech companies should follow the law, using such settlements as a deterrent against misuse of user data. Google has previously settled various claims related to its product policies, focusing on enhancing privacy controls in light of ongoing legal actions.