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Google Fined €403M Over Location Data (GDPR) [2026]
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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission fined Google €403 million after a six-year investigation into unlawful handling of location data under GDPR, marking one of the largest sanctions since 2018. The ruling addressed Google's processing of location data via Web & App Activity, Location History, and Location Accuracy features, citing failures in lawfulness, fairness, and transparency.
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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You face tighter EU scrutiny on how you collect and disclose user location data. Prepare for increased compliance demands and potential regulatory pushback if your app processes location information.
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42 sources · first reported 21 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026
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