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ACCC sues Google over use of location data

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Rod Sims' consumer watchdog will face off in a world-first court battle against one of the 21st century's most powerful companies, accusing Google of misleading Android users about the steps needed to disable its ability to track and use their location data.

"Everyone was misled," said ACCC chairman Rod Sims. Peter Braig

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