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Android smartphone users can now claim a portion of a class action lawsuit settlement related to Google’s collection of their data.
The lawsuit, Taylor v. Google LLC, alleges that Google needlessly collected cell phone data purchased from carriers. The company denied any wrongdoing in the settlement.
Google spokesperson Jose Castañeda previously said in an email to USA TODAY that the company was “pleased to resolve this lawsuit that mischaracterizes standard industry practices that keep Android secure.”
Plaintiffs’ attorney Glenn Summers said in a court filing that he believes the $135 million payout is the largest ever paid in a conversion case. The maximum payment is $100 per class member.
Here’s what you need to know about Google’s Android data payments.
Who is eligible for the settlement?
To qualify for the Android Data Settlement, claimants must:
- become a resident of America
- Anyone who accessed the internet using an Android mobile device with a mobile data plan between November 12, 2017 and the date of final approval of the settlement.
- Not be a class participant in a similar lawsuit against California residents
Consumers who receive personalized payment notifications can select their preferred payment method on the payment website. According to the website, if potential claimants do not select a payment method, they may not receive payment.
The deadline for potential claimants to object to and opt out of the settlement is May 29. A final approval hearing is scheduled for June 23.
What was alleged in the Android data lawsuit?
The complaint alleges that data collection occurred on the device even if the user closed the Google app, turned off location sharing, or locked the screen.
“[Google]designed the Android operating system to collect vast amounts of information about users, and Google uses that information to generate billions of dollars annually by selling targeted digital advertising,” the complaint says.
It argued that the data supports Google’s product development and targeted advertising campaigns and constitutes “conversion,” in which one party illegally takes the property of another in order to assert control.
The proposed settlement was filed in court on January 27th.
Contributed by: Reuters
