Core Viewpoint - Google has been fined €325 million (approximately ¥2.7 billion) by the French National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL) for displaying ads to Gmail users without their consent [2][4][6]. Group 1: Fine Details - The fine was imposed due to Google's email service displaying ads in the "Promotions" and "Social" tabs without obtaining valid consent from French users [6][7]. - The CNIL found that Google misled users during account creation regarding cookie consent, which is necessary for personalized ad display [7]. - The fine reflects the large number of affected users, with 74 million accounts involved in cookie violations and 53 million accounts receiving ads without consent [7]. Group 2: Google's Response - A Google spokesperson stated that users have control over the ads they see and that the company is evaluating the CNIL's penalty [8]. - The spokesperson mentioned improvements made in the last two years, including a one-click option to refuse personalized ads during account creation [8]. Group 3: Legal Issues in the U.S. - A U.S. jury found that Google violated the privacy rights of nearly 100 million users, requiring the company to pay $425 million in a class-action lawsuit [9]. - The jury determined that Google misled users regarding privacy settings, allowing data collection even when users opted out [9]. Group 4: Market Reaction - On the same day as the fine announcement, Google's stock price surged over 9%, marking its best single-day performance since April 9, with a market value increase of $234 billion [11][12]. - Analysts view the court rulings as positive for Google's stock, suggesting that the company can now focus on its fundamentals [13].
突发!科技巨头,被罚27亿元!
中国基金报·2025-09-04 03:23