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TL;DR
- Google Assistant users have started receiving emails to claim their part of a $68 million privacy settlement, but reports suggest the messages are ending up in spam folders.
- The lawsuit accused Google Assistant of recording conversations during false activations and allegedly using that information for ad targeting.
- Google denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the matter.
- To receive the payout, the settlement form must be completed by August 27, 2026.
Google Assistant users are finally being notified about a $68 million privacy settlement, and if you think you might qualify, it may be worth taking a look inside your email’s spam folder.
