Google faces European regulatory actions on data and search

Ireland fines Google over location data while UK watchdog proposes search-provider choices including AI options on Android and Chrome.

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Sep 23, 2026
Ireland's Data Protection Commission fined Google €403 million over location data and set a six-month compliance deadline. (5b5d0a8f-7b46-4fea-a5a2-49ae10e1d268)
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U.K. CMA would require Google to show Android and Chrome users a search-provider choice at setup and yearly, with ChatGPT and Perplexity eligible if they meet safety rules. (bb402605-5d27-47a1-9496-4…
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Ireland Fines Google €403 Million Over Location Data

Ireland's Data Protection Commission fined Google €403 million over location data and set a six-month compliance deadline.

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UK Watchdog Proposes Google Search Choices Including AI

U.K. CMA would require Google to show Android and Chrome users a search-provider choice at setup and yearly, with ChatGPT and Perplexity eligible if they meet safety rules.

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