Google and YouTube have agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the companies illegally collected personal data from children under 13 without parental consent, according ...

For many companies, the settlement of class action lawsuits is a double-edged sword that impacts both bottom lines and ...

Aug 19 (Reuters) - Google (GOOGL.O), opens new tab will pay $30 million to settle a lawsuit claiming it violated the privacy of children using YouTube by collecting their personal information without ...

"Class actions are no longer just a litigation threat—they're threats for which corporate boards, investors and insurers must proactively plan," Duane Morris partner Gerald Maatman said.

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