Google Settles $30 Million Lawsuit Over Children's YouTube Data

Google has agreed to a $30 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing it of violating children's privacy on YouTube. The lawsuit alleged that Google collected personal data from underage users, contravening the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which forbids data collection from individuals under 13 years of age.

This settlement could potentially benefit up to 45 million people in the U.S., who may receive small payments if they watched YouTube under the age of 13, within the period of July 1, 2013, to April 1, 2020. Despite agreeing to the settlement, Google continues to deny any wrongdoing on its part.

Google's situation sheds light on the broader concerns regarding data privacy, especially involving minors. The outcome of this lawsuit underscores the importance for tech companies to rigorously comply with privacy laws and regulations to protect vulnerable groups such as children.

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