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State of Texas v. Google and Facebook
Date: 05-10-2025
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: District Court, Travis County, Texas
Plaintiff's Attorney: Texas Attorney General's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Austin, Texas Attorney General representing the people of Texas sued Google and Facebook claiming that violated Texas privacy laws by tracking their locations and searches, as well as collecting their facial recognition information.
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) grants Texas consumers rights over their personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their data. It also allows them to opt out of processing their data for targeted advertising, sale, or profiling. Businesses must also limit data collection, provide notice, and respond to consumer requests. The law is enforced by the Texas Attorney General.
Key aspects of the TDPSA include:
Consumer Rights:
Access and Correction: Consumers can confirm if their data is being processed and correct inaccuracies.
Deletion: They can request the deletion of their personal data.
Data Portability: Consumers can obtain a copy of their data in a portable format.
Opt-Out: They can opt out of data processing for targeted ads, sale, or profiling.
Business Obligations:
Limited Data Collection: Businesses must limit data collection to what is necessary for disclosed purposes.
Clear Privacy Notice: They must provide a clear privacy notice outlining data processing practices and consumer rights.
Data Security: Businesses must implement reasonable data security practices.
Consent for Sensitive Data: Consent is required before processing sensitive personal data.
Non-Discrimination: Businesses cannot discriminate against consumers for exercising their data rights.
Enforcement: The Texas Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce the TDPSA.
Effective Date: The TDPSA became effective on July 1, 2024.
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) grants Texas consumers rights over their personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their data. It also allows them to opt out of processing their data for targeted advertising, sale, or profiling. Businesses must also limit data collection, provide notice, and respond to consumer requests. The law is enforced by the Texas Attorney General.
Key aspects of the TDPSA include:
Consumer Rights:
Access and Correction: Consumers can confirm if their data is being processed and correct inaccuracies.
Deletion: They can request the deletion of their personal data.
Data Portability: Consumers can obtain a copy of their data in a portable format.
Opt-Out: They can opt out of data processing for targeted ads, sale, or profiling.
Business Obligations:
Limited Data Collection: Businesses must limit data collection to what is necessary for disclosed purposes.
Clear Privacy Notice: They must provide a clear privacy notice outlining data processing practices and consumer rights.
Data Security: Businesses must implement reasonable data security practices.
Consent for Sensitive Data: Consent is required before processing sensitive personal data.
Non-Discrimination: Businesses cannot discriminate against consumers for exercising their data rights.
Enforcement: The Texas Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce the TDPSA.
Effective Date: The TDPSA became effective on July 1, 2024.
Outcome:
Settled with Google for $1.4 billion and with Facebook for $1.4 billion.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Texas v. Google and Facebook?
The outcome was: Settled with Google for $1.4 billion and with Facebook for $1.4 billion.
Which court heard State of Texas v. Google and Facebook?
This case was heard in District Court, Travis County, Texas, TX. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Texas v. Google and Facebook?
Plaintiff's attorney: Texas Attorney General's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Austin Civil Litigation Law Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Texas v. Google and Facebook decided?
This case was decided on May 10, 2025.