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Google is fined more than €400m by Irish regulator over its use of location data

UK · 2026-09-21

Key takeaway

Google fined over €400m by Ireland's Data Protection Commission for improper location data processing.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerIreland's Data Protection Commission fines Google over €400m for improper processing of users' location data.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onGoogle must change its EU data collection and consent practices, reducing the quality of location-based ad targeting.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK SMEs using Google Ads experience higher campaign costs and less effective targeting as compliance changes ripple through the platform.

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Source: The Guardian Business

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