Google Hit with Data Privacy Lawsuit After 'Secretly' Turning On ...
A class action lawsuit alleges Google is tracking consumers' communications without consent after it 'secretly turned on' Gemini AI for all users.
www.classaction.orgHere are the most notable recent Google class-action developments (US-focused) from the past ~year, with what’s known so far:
$425M privacy verdict (Gmail/app tracking)
A federal jury ruled that Google must pay $425 million in a class action accusing it of continuing to collect data from users who had switched off a tracking feature. Reuters reported the decision in early September 2025.[3] Multiple summaries following the verdict say Google has filed an appeal, and that there was no claim form yet because payouts would depend on the appeal outcome.[1][5]
$135M Android “cellular data tracking” settlement (preliminary approval)
ClassAction.org reported that a $135 million Google settlement received preliminary court approval (announced as granted March 5, 2026), covering over 100 million Android users whose cellular data allegedly may have been used for targeted advertising. It also noted a deadline of May 29, 2026 for settlement-related requests, and that injunctive relief is part of the proposed resolution.[2]
$68M Google Assistant “recording without consent” settlement (pending approval)
Top Class Actions reported Google/Alphabet agreed to a proposed $68 million settlement over allegations that Assistant-enabled devices recorded conversations without consent, with the settlement pending federal judge approval.[4]
If you tell me your country/state (and whether you use Gmail, Android, or Google Assistant)
…I can narrow this to the cases most likely to affect you (and what dates/eligibility windows to check), because class actions and settlement eligibility rules vary a lot by jurisdiction.