# Data Protection Commission Fines Google €403 Million

> Data Protection Commission imposes €403 million fine on Google for GDPR violations in location data processing.
- Title: Data Protection Commission Fines Google €403 Million
- Summary: Data Protection Commission imposes €403 million fine on Google for GDPR violations in location data processing. Data Protection Commission fined Google €403…
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- Source: Data Protection Commission — https://dataprotection.ie/en/news-media/latest-news/data-protection-commission-fines-google-eu403-million-following-inquiry-googles-processing-location
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## DPC Fines Google €403 Million
Data Protection Commission announced final decision after Inquiry into Google’s processing of location data.
## Inquiry Launched in February 2020
DPC launched own-volition Inquiry in February 2020 following complaints from European consumer rights organisations.
## Scope of Inquiry
Inquiry covered Google’s location data processing in Web & App Activity, Location History, and Location Accuracy from May 2018 to February 2020.
## GDPR Violations Found
DPC found Google infringed GDPR by unlawfully processing location data, failing accountability, and not being transparent.
## €403 Million Administrative Fine
DPC imposed €403 million administrative fine and ordered Google to comply with GDPR within six months.
## Deputy Commissioner's Statement
Deputy Commissioner Graham Doyle stated location data can enhance services but also reveal private information without user awareness.
## Key takeaway

Data Protection Commission fined Google €403 million for unlawfully processing location data across three features without transparency or accountability under GDPR.