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Google fined €403M over location data by Irish regulator
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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Ireland's Data Protection Commission fined Google €403 million for GDPR violations related to location data processing, ordering compliance within six months after a six-year inquiry.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Enterprise Software, and 42 sources have reported it between 21 Sep 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.
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Location data control just tightened sharply in Europe. You must reassess how your product handles user location and privacy settings to avoid a costly fine like Google's.
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42 sources · first reported 21 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026
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