Google is settling a class action lawsuit over unauthorized recordings made by its Assistant devices, with a proposed payout of $68 million. The suit followed a 2019 report revealing that human contractors listened to recordings triggered by false activations, potentially capturing private conversations. Eligible users could receive between $2 and $56 based on their involvement with affected devices.

Disney will pay $10 million to settle claims from the FTC that it mislabeled videos for children on YouTube, which allowed for the unauthorized collection of kids' personal data. The settlement requires Disney to notify parents before collecting children's information and implement measures to ensure proper labeling of videos as "Made for Kids" to comply with COPPA regulations.

A court has ruled that Google misled users about their privacy practices, leading to a settlement of $425 million that the company must pay to affected individuals. The ruling highlights significant concerns regarding user consent and data handling by tech giants. This decision is part of ongoing scrutiny over privacy practices within the technology sector.

AT&T has reached a settlement regarding data breaches that occurred between 2019 and 2024, which affected customer data and privacy. The agreement addresses compensation for affected individuals and outlines measures to enhance data security moving forward.