Google Settles $30M Lawsuit Over Children’s Data Privacy Violations

Google has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging unauthorized collection of children's data on its platforms. The settlement, filed in California federal court on August 18, awaits judicial approval from Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen. While Google denies wrongdoing, this marks another chapter in the tech giant's ongoing privacy challenges.

The company faces mounting scrutiny over its data practices, having recently settled a record $1.375 billion case with Texas for alleged unlawful tracking of biometric and browsing data. This follows a 2019 $170 million penalty for similar children's privacy violations, suggesting a pattern of regulatory friction that could eventually drive institutional interest toward decentralized alternatives.