Google faces fines over misleading location data settings in Australia
(Android Central)

Google has since streamlined its privacy policies to make them easier to manage. What you need to know Google is facing as-yet-undetermined fines and penalties in Australia over deceptive location tracking practices. The company was found guilty of deliberately confusing its Android privacy settings to enable it to collect user data. Google is exploring its options, including appealing the ruling. Google is facing fines and penalties in Australia over misleading its customers with regard to location data collection (via the Associated Press). Bewee Marcy 2017 and November 2018, Google`s messaging around `Location History`, as well as `Web and App Activity` neglected to inform users that it would still collect location data if the former setting was switched off but not the latter. The company potentially faces millions in fines and other penalties to be determined at a later date. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Chair Rod Sims said in a statement: This is an...