Google Agrees to Share Rp 2.3 Trillion with Millions of Android Users

Google is once again required to pay out a substantial sum due to user privacy issues. For years, Google has been accused of secretly collecting data from Android smartphones without users’ consent. These allegations have led to a class-action lawsuit titled Taylor v. Google LLC. Although Google has not explicitly admitted wrongdoing, it reached a preliminary agreement in January and agreed to pay compensation of $135 million (approximately Rp 2.3 trillion). This settlement follows a similar lawsuit in California last year that resulted in a fine of $314 million. The latest legal decision could provide compensation to around 100 million Android users. The exact amount each user will receive is not yet known. However, the court has set a maximum compensation limit of $100 (approximately Rp 1.6 million) per person. The $135 million fund will first be deducted for administrative costs, taxes, and lawyers’ fees. The remaining funds will then be distributed equally to each eligible user. However, if deemed uneconomical, the remaining funds will be donated to organisations approved by the court. The official website for the lawsuit settlement has been launched and is accessible. Eligible US users are advised to promptly select their preferred payment method on the site. The final approval hearing is scheduled for 23 June 2026. At this hearing, the court will consider objections and evaluate whether Google’s settlement is fair before approving it. If approved and all appeals are completed, the funds will be disbursed. Notably, if eligible users choose to do nothing, the system will technically still issue the settlement payment for them. However, they are unlikely to receive the money if they do not register their payment method.