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Texas v. Google — $1.375B Biometric and Location Data Settlement

TX · Texas v. Google — $1.375B Biometric and Location Data Settlement (2025-05-09)

Paxton resolved 2022 claims that Google unlawfully captured voiceprints and face geometry and tracked location/Incognito searches without consent, violating Texas CUBI and DTPA. Largest single-state privacy recovery from Google.

Technical detail

Paxton resolved 2022 claims that Google unlawfully captured voiceprints and face geometry and tracked location/Incognito searches without consent, violating Texas CUBI and DTPA. Largest single-state privacy recovery from Google. State AG enforcement / guidance action.

Who is protected: TX consumers, workers, and residents affected by AI

Who must comply: Defendants in the action / regulated entities the guidance addresses

Key facts

JurisdictionTX
LevelState
StatusIn effect
Protection strengthModerate protection
Effective date2025-05-09
Enacted2025-05-09
CitationTexas v. Google — $1.375B Biometric and Location Data Settlement (2025-05-09)
Enforced byTX Attorney General
PenaltiesSettlement / civil penalties / injunctive relief depending on action
Topicsbiometric data · consumer data privacy · facial recognition
Last verified2026-06-28
Official sourceTexas v. Google — $1.375B Biometric and Location Data Settlement — AG source ↗

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