New Mexico AG Sues, Alleges Google Collects Child Data Without Consent
Google is illegally collecting personal data from children through its G Suite for Education apps, alleged New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas (D) in a lawsuit Thursday. This includes geolocation information, browsing history, search terms, contact lists and voice recordings,…
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Balderas said: “Tracking student data without parental consent is not only illegal, it is dangerous.” Balderas’ claims are factually wrong, a company spokesperson said. The apps require parental consent when necessary and allow schools to control account access, Google said: “School districts can decide how best to use Google for Education.”