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Google hit with $463 million fine for EU location data rule breach
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Fusion42 · 21 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Google was fined 403 million euros ($463 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission for breaching EU privacy laws related to mishandling users' location data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The investigation found Google did not lawfully process location data in Web & App Activity, Location History, and Location Accuracy features from 2018 to 2020.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 42 sources have reported it between 21 Sep 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.
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Google's large fine confirms tighter EU scrutiny on location data handling that affects any app collecting geolocation in Europe. You must review your data handling and transparency controls now or face costly penalties.
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42 sources · first reported 21 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026
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