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Google Google Play Children's Privacy Class Action Settlement

Google · Google Play applications · Settlement Reached

About this case

The plaintiffs allege that Google and AdMob Google collected, used, and disclosed personal information from children under 13 who used Google Play applications without parental consent, including for targeted behavioral advertising, in alleged violations of COPPA and state law. The parties have proposed an $8.25 million class-action settlement, with final approval scheduled for September 24, 2026; Google denies wrongdoing.

Case overview

Defendant company
Google
Product or service
Google Play applications
Court case number
5:23-cv-03101
Case status
Settlement Reached
Lawsuit type
Privacy
Reported harm
Privacy Security

Important dates

Google Google Play Children's Privacy Settlement Claim

Participation information

Google Google Play Children's Privacy Settlement Claim

U.S. residents who were under 13 years old at any time between April 1, 2015, and the present and downloaded or used an app from Google Play.

Claims could be filed online or by mail.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Deadline passed
Total settlement amount
$8,250,000
Payout
Remaining settlement funds will be distributed to eligible claimants on a pro-rata basis after attorneys' fees, settlement administration, class representative service awards, and other expenses.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

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