Android found an illegal option

Google illegally monitors Android users in violation of European law

All modern Android smartphones incorporate a useful feature at first glance, which in fact violates the laws of some European countries. These are tracking features – tracking users with GPS or A-GPS. It appeared that the use of the follow-up was contrary to European legislation on personal data

The Norwegian user group drew attention to the fact that Google monitors their movements , the tracking feature is enabled by default on almost all Android smartphones. Citizens immediately lodged a complaint with the local consumer protection agency, expressing their dissatisfaction with the fact that the research giant was violating their privacy and their right to freedom of movement.

"Android owners can not turn off location history: it can only be suspended.But this can cause unstable operation of many programs that use tracking", stems from the content of the complaint.

The monitoring of a place without the knowledge of the user is illegal in Europe

Forcing users to play according to their rules, Google goes against the mass of regulatory acts. In fact, the search giant does not give them the choice, indicating the only real option for configuring geolocation data.

Thus, the company not only violates the GDPR (European Data Protection Regulation), but also the Consumer Protection Act, since it imposes new users. If Norway recognizes that Google has followed the violations of the law, the company could have serious problems in the rest of Europe.

Remember that Google recently fined $ 5 billion for a $ 5 billion fine. but the monopolization, which has led to a revision of pricing policies and the rise of smartphones in Europe.