AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – 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.
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(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout; Editing by David Holmes)
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The Dutch consumers’ association, Consumentenbond, together with the Privacy Protection Foundation, has taken legal action against Google for alleged extensive violations of privacy rights. In a statement issued on Tuesday, both groups demanded that Google, which is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc, cease its “constant surveillance and sharing of personal data through online advertising auctions.” Additionally, they are seeking 750 euros ($804) in damages for each consumer who has used Google.
According to the statement, since the announcement of this legal action in May 2023, 82,000 people have joined the claim for damages. The Dutch consumers’ association and the Privacy Protection Foundation claim that Google’s practices violate individuals’ privacy rights on a large scale.
This legal action revolves around Google’s alleged constant surveillance and sharing of personal data. The groups argue that this is done through online advertising auctions, resulting in a violation of consumers’ privacy rights. The groups are seeking to put an end to these practices and demand compensation for those affected by Google’s actions.
The Consumentenbond and the Privacy Protection Foundation view privacy as a fundamental right and believe that Google’s practices infringe upon this right. Additionally, they argue that the compensation sought helps to hold Google accountable for its actions.
As of now, 82,000 individuals have joined the claim for damages, indicating the significant impact of Google’s alleged privacy violations. The legal proceedings against Google seek to halt these practices and provide compensation to affected consumers.
It remains to be seen how this legal action will progress and what impact it will have on Google’s data sharing practices. The Consumentenbond and the Privacy Protection Foundation are committed to protecting individuals’ privacy rights and ensuring that companies like Google are held accountable for any violations.
(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout; Editing by David Holmes)
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