Federal Court Rules Against Texas in Google Privacy Lawsuit

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of Google, stating that the tech giant cannot be sued in Texas for allegations involving the tracking of residents' location and search history without their knowledge. The ruling marks a significant setback for the state’s efforts to hold the company accountable under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

The lawsuit, initiated by the Texas Attorney General’s office, accused Google of misleading consumers about their ability to opt out of location and search tracking. The state argued that users were deceived into believing they could adjust their privacy settings to stop. . .