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Google hit with $463 million fine for EU location data rule breach
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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Google was fined 403 million euros ($463 million) by the EU's Irish Data Protection Commission for breaching GDPR rules related to location data handling from 2018 to 2020. The investigation found Google did not lawfully or transparently process users' location data in Web & App Activity, Location History, and Location Accuracy settings.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 42 sources have reported it between 21 Sep 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.
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This fine signals higher enforcement risks around location data in Europe for any app handling user movement. You must tighten consent and transparency in your location data features to avoid costly penalties.
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42 sources · first reported 21 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026
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