U.S. appeals court voids Google ‘cookie’ privacy settlement that paid users nothing

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U.S. appeals court voids Google ‘cookie’ privacy settlement that paid users nothing GlobeTechnology

This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.A federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down Google’s class-action settlement meant to resolve claims it invaded the privacy of millions of computer users by installing “cookies” in their browsers, but paying those users nothing for their troubles.

But in Tuesday’s decision, Circuit Judge Thomas Ambro said the settlement raised a “red flag” and possible due process concerns because it broadly released money damages claims. The decision is a victory for Ted Frank, the litigation director at the Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute and prominent critic of many class-action settlements.

 

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