The state of Arizona has filed a lawsuit against tech giant Google, alleging the company deceived users about location tracking and data gathering.
Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced the legal action on Wednesday following an investigation launched two years ago after a report revealed Google was tracking user locations even when privacy settings were activated.
The lawsuit accuses Google of violating Arizona’s Consumer Fraud Act, claiming that users were not fully informed about the extent of data collection and the methods used for location tracking.
Google has responded to the allegations by stating it provides location data to improve user experiences, such as providing maps and traffic updates.
This is not the first time Google has faced legal action over its privacy practices. Last year, the company reached a $7.5 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over similar concerns.
The Arizona lawsuit underscores growing concerns about data privacy and the use of personal information by technology companies.
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