UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. Google, Inc.

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Case Number:

3:12-cv-04177

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Court:

California Northern

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Other Statutory Actions

Judge:

Susan Illston

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  1. November 19, 2012

    Google Privacy Pact Nod Highlights Privacy Law Void

    Before approving the Federal Trade Commission's record $22.5 million privacy settlement with Google Inc. on Friday, a California federal judge wrestled with whether the proposal represented a proper remedy for a company caught deceptively tracking consumers online, showing that judges need more clarity from legislation and case law on how to evaluate such deals, attorneys say.

  2. November 16, 2012

    $23M Google-FTC Deal In Privacy Case Wins Judge's Nod

    A California federal judge on Friday approved Google Inc.'s contested $23 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over alleged consumer privacy violations, calling the deal fair, adequate and reasonable.

  3. August 30, 2012

    Battle Over Google Fine Could Halt No-Fault Deals At FTC

    Advocacy group Consumer Watchdog on Tuesday won approval from a California federal court to contest the Federal Trade Commission's decision to allow Google Inc. to deny liability in a record $22.5 million settlement over alleged privacy violations, a challenge that, if successful, could impede the agency's ability to reach similar pacts in the future.

  4. August 22, 2012

    FTC's $23M Google Fine May See Protest Over Liability Denial

    Advocacy group Consumer Watchdog asked a California federal court Tuesday for permission to challenge the Federal Trade Commission's record $22.5 million penalty deal with Google Inc. over alleged privacy violations, saying the tech giant's denial of liability needs to be evaluated.

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