Google wins final approval of $8.25 million class-action child privacy settlement
( October 23, 2026, 23:02 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A federal judge has granted final approval for Google's $8.25 million settlement resolving claims that Google and AdMob collected personal information from children under 13 through Google Play apps without parental consent. "The $8.25 million settlement fund provides substantial benefits for the class in light of the range of possible recoveries, especially in comparison to the risks of the litigation," US District Judge P. Casey Pitts wrote in an order.See attached document....
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