WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday put in jeopardy an $8.5 million...
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday put in jeopardy an $8.5 million settlement Google has agreed to pay to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing it of violating a federal privacy law by sharing users’ search queries with other websites.
Google, part of Alphabet Inc., was accused in the lawsuit of violating a 1986 law governing the privacy of stored electronic communications. Proponents have said these settlements can put otherwise negligible awards per person to good use by benefiting groups that work for the public good or support underfunded entities. Critics have said they encourage frivolous lawsuits and excessive fees going to plaintiffs’ lawyers.
The settlement was challenged by attorneys including Ted Frank of the Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute, which advocates against what it considers abusive class action procedures.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Google Inbox Joins Google Plus, Allo In The Cold, Dark Tomb Of Google AppsAlong with its Google Plus app, Google is shutting down Google Inbox on the same day, joining Allo and tons of other apps in the Google App Graveyard
Read more »
U.S. top court undermines Google settlement in internet privacy caseWASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday cast doubt on a $8.5 million se...
Read more »
Huawei built software for smartphones and laptops in case it can't use Microsoft or Google productsHuawei is developing its own operating system for smartphones and laptops, but the company says it would only be used in 'extenuating circumstances.'
Read more »
AMD stock spikes after Google confirms partnership for new video game streaming serviceAMD will power Stadia's graphics rendering in the cloud, Google announced at an event Tuesday.
Read more »
Bill Gates talked with Google employees about using A.I. to analyze ultrasound imagesBill Gates said that he spoke with Googlers on Monday in reference to a project related to ultrasound analysis.
Read more »
Google was slapped with another huge EU fine — and investors didn't bat an eyeIt seems any initial shock of an antitrust threat has worn off.
Read more »
Google is about to reveal its plan to take on the $140 billion gaming industryGoogle is about to reveal its plan to take on the $140 billion gaming industry, but experts are skeptical it has a chance
Read more »
Facebook, Google should be investigated for dominating digital advertising, UK finance minister saysU.K. Finance Minister Philip Hammond urged the Competition and Markets Authority to launch a review of Britain's digital advertising market.
Read more »
EU regulators hit Google with $1.7 billion fine for blocking ad rivalsIt is the third antitrust fine from Brussels to land on Google's desk.
Read more »