100 Million Android Users Could Receive Compensation from Google

Google is once again embroiled in a privacy issue that has led to a major lawsuit. The tech giant is accused of secretly collecting data from Android devices without users’ knowledge, resulting in a class action lawsuit named Taylor v. Google LLC. Without admitting wrongdoing, Google has agreed to pay compensation worth $135 million (£104 million) in a preliminary settlement reached in January. This follows a similar fine of $314 million from a lawsuit in California the previous year. Around 100 million Android users could receive compensation from this latest settlement. The company must now clearly inform users that certain data transfers continue passively even when the device is not in active use, including when not connected to WiFi. Users will also be asked for consent when first setting up their new devices. Additionally, Google has committed to completely stopping background data collection if users disable that option. This compensation applies only to users in the United States who meet all the following criteria: [criteria not fully specified in the article]. Each eligible user could receive up to $100 (£77), though the exact amount has not yet been determined. The available funds will first be deducted for administrative costs, taxes, and lawyers’ fees, before the remainder is divided equally among registered recipients. The final approval hearing is scheduled for 23 June 2026. Funds will only be disbursed after the court approves the settlement and all appeals are completed. Users who wish to opt out or file objections have until 29 May 2026. It is important to note that eligible users who do not register their payment method on the official lawsuit website are likely to not receive the funds, even though payments are technically issued in their name.