Google reaches settlements in 2 lawsuits. What to know

Core Points - Google has agreed to two settlements totaling over $200 million related to allegations of unauthorized data collection and privacy violations [1][2] - The settlements require judicial approval and Google has denied any wrongdoing in both cases [2][3] Android Data Settlement - Android users accused Google of collecting cellular data without permission, even when users closed apps or disabled location-sharing [4] - The proposed settlement amount is $135 million, which is believed to be the largest payout in a conversion case, with individual payments capped at $100 per class member [5] Google Assistant Settlement - Users of Google Assistant claimed that the service illegally recorded private conversations and used them for targeted advertising [5][6] - The settlement for this case amounts to $68 million and covers users affected by "false accepts" since May 18, 2016 [7]