Progress
Current status
in force
29 Dec 2022 in force
24 Jan 2022 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Other operating condition
Policy Instrument
Consumer protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
subnational
Timeline of events
Announced USD 9.5 million settlement with Google over alleged deceptive location tracking practices
On 29 December 2022, the Attorney General (AG) of the District of Columbia announced that it had reached a USD 9.5 million settlement with Google, closing the case against the company's alleged deceptive location tracking practices. In particular, t…
SourceEvent type
public lawsuit
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Filed lawsuit against Google over alleged deceptive location tracking practices by Attorney General of the District of Columbia
On 24 January 2022, the Attorney General of the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against Google over the platform's location tracking practices. In the lawsuit, it is alleged that Google violated the Consumer Protection Procedures Act by mislead…
SourceEvent type
public lawsuit
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government