Google sued in Netherlands over alleged privacy violations
On Tuesday, the Dutch consumers' association Consumentenbond and the Privacy Protection Foundation filed a class-action lawsuit against Google for alleged large-scale privacy violations.
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- Published Date: 03:56 | 12 September 2023
- Modified Date: 03:57 | 12 September 2023
The Dutch consumers' association Consumentenbond together with the Privacy Protection Foundation issued legal proceedings against Google on Tuesday for alleged large-scale privacy violations, they said in a statement.
Both groups demanded that Google, part of Alphabet Inc , stops "its constant surveillance and sharing of personal data through online advertising auctions" and that it pays 750 euros ($804) in damages "for every consumer who has used Google".
The statement said 82,000 people had so far joined the claim for damages since the groups announced the action in May 2023.
Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment.