Dutch Groups Sue Google Over Alleged Privacy Violations In Data Collection

Both the groups demanded that Google stop “its constant surveillance and sharing of personal data through online advertising auctions”.

Amsterdam, Greece: The Dutch Consumers’ Association Consumentenbond together with the Privacy Protection Foundation issued legal proceedings against Google on Tuesday for alleged large-scale privacy violations, they said in a statement.

Both groups demanded that Google, part of Alphabet Inc., stop “its constant surveillance and sharing of personal data through online advertising auctions” and that it pay 750 euros ($804) in damages “for every consumer who has used Google”.

The statement said 82,000 people had so far joined the claim for damages since the groups announced the action in May 2023.