EU Imposes €403 Million Fine on Google for Data Location Breach
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The European Union has levied a €403 million penalty against Google following a data location breach that violated GDPR provisions. The fine reflects the regulator’s determination that the company failed to ensure proper data residency controls, allowing personal data to be stored outside the EU without adequate safeguards.
Google has acknowledged the breach and indicated it is reviewing its data handling practices. The decision underscores the EU’s commitment to enforcing data protection standards and signals that large tech firms must maintain strict compliance with location-based data regulations.
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