Google Settles Class-Action Lawsuit for $23 Million Over Sharing of User Searches

Google has reached a $23 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit that alleges the company shared users’ search information with third-party websites without their consent.

While denying the claims of sharing information, Google agreed to the settlement, which does not imply admission of wrongdoing, according to the notice of proposed settlement.

Users who conducted searches on Google and clicked on search result links between October 26, 2006, and September 30, 2013, may be eligible to receive a portion of the settlement.

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