Google Launches $135M Data Settlement Site: Check Your Eligibility Now
The official claims portal is now live for the class action Taylor v. Google LLC settlement. Google agreed to a preliminary $135 million payout covering about 100 million U.S. Android phone users.
Plaintiffs allege that Android devices passively sent cellular data to Google without user consent. Google did not admit wrongdoing when it reached the settlement in January.
Who may qualify
Membership in the settlement requires four conditions. You must be a living individual in the United States.
- Have used an Android mobile device with a cellular data plan.
- Have used that device at any time from Nov. 12, 2017, through the date of final approval.
- Not be a class member in the Csupo v. Google LLC lawsuit, which is limited to California residents.
How to file and important dates
Claimants can select a payment method on the official settlement site. Filmogaz.com reports the portal provides instructions to object or exclude yourself.
The final approval hearing is scheduled for June 23. Objections or requests to speak must be filed by May 29.
Changes Google agreed to
Under the settlement, Google will clarify Play Store terms to note some data transfers occur passively. Users will be asked to consent to such transfers during device setup.
Google also agreed to stop collecting data when the “allow background data usage” option is turned off.
Payment mechanics and amounts
The maximum individual award is $100. The exact payment per person is not yet known.
- Payments will be made after final approval and any appeals.
- Administrative, tax, and attorney fees will be deducted first.
- Remaining funds will be distributed equally when economically feasible.
- If redistribution is not feasible, residual funds will go to a court-approved organization.
What happens if you do nothing
Do-nothing class members remain eligible for payment. However, a payment method must be chosen to receive funds.
For more details, visit the official settlement website. Many users are already using the Google $135M data settlement site to check eligibility now and set payment preferences.
