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Google Hit with €403m GDPR Fine Over Location Data Practices
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Fusion42 · 21 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Google was fined €403 million by the Irish Data Protection Commission for violating GDPR rules related to the processing, transparency, and retention of users' location data in Google Maps and Android features, following a probe covering practices from May 2018 to February 2020.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer, and 42 sources have reported it between 21 Sep 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.
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You face tighter scrutiny on how clearly you disclose data use and retention, especially location data. Start reviewing your privacy practices now or risk costly fines and loss of customer trust.
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42 sources · first reported 21 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026
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