The FTC is nearing completion of its investigation into allegations that Google used a special technique to circumvent the privacy settings on Safari to enable better tracking of users. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google is close to agreeing to a settlement that would include a $22.5 million fine. The decision may cost Google millions of dollars in fines, but it s not clear whether that will serve as any kind of deterrent for a company that brings in tens of billions in revenue each year. Google said that it stopped the tracking practice after the allegations surfaced in February.
Source: https://threatpost.com/google-reportedly-near-settlement-ftc-safari-tracking-071012/76782/