40 States Settle Google Location-Tracking Charges For $392 Million

The transcript discusses a lawsuit involving 40 states against Google, based on a 2018 report by The Associated Press. The report revealed that Google continued to collect location data even after users opted out of tracking. This data is highly valuable for marketing purposes. As part of a settlement, Google agreed to create a web page allowing users to access the data collected about them.

What was the basis of the lawsuit involving 40 states against Google?

• Google's data breach affecting millions of users

• Google's failure to pay taxes

• Google's collection of location data despite user opt-out

• Google's monopoly in the search engine market

Which organization reported that Google continued to collect location data?

• The New York Times

• The Associated Press

• Reuters

• BBC News

What year did the Associated Press report on Google's data collection practices?

• 2017

• 2018

• 2016

• 2015

Why is personal location data considered valuable to Google?

• It is required for legal compliance

• It is sold to advertisers for marketing purposes

• It helps improve search engine algorithms

• It is used to enhance user experience

What action has Google agreed to take as part of the settlement?

• Stop collecting location data entirely

• Pay a fine to the affected users

• Create a webpage for users to access their collected data

• Provide free services to users for a year