Google to Pay Nearly $1.4 to Settle with Texas

The Texas AG sued Google claiming that they were violating Texas laws by misrepresenting what incognito mode means (it reduces visibility of your browsing ONLY ON YOUR COMPUTER, not on the Internet, your Internet provider or to web sites) and for its use of location data and biometrics.

While a billion dollars to Google is not much, Google claims to have already made changes to address the concerns in the lawsuit. The AG also got a check from Meta last July for $1.4 billion.

It is unclear what he plans to use the money for or what Texas law allows him to use the money for. Credit: The Record

Hopefully, he can’t use it to fund his campaign for governor.

Interestingly, Paxton, a staunch Republican, used Hilary Clinton’s old law firm to prosecute the case. Credit: Texas AG

Part of Google’s problems stem from the fact that Google continued to track users’ locations even if location history was turned off. They also captured private searches conducted in incognito mode and captured voiceprints and facial geometry without adequate disclosure.

As part of the settlement, Google does not need to make any changes to software, change any disclosures or admit any guilt. Credit: ID Tech

After significant checking, the AG is not saying what the state will do with the money.

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