Google will pay a $30 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging it violated children’s privacy on YouTube by collecting personal data without parental consent and using it for targeted ads. The settlement was reached in federal court in San Jose, California, with Google agreeing to the terms but denying any wrongdoing. It requires approval from US Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen before becoming effective. This follows a pattern of legal action against Google regarding children’s privacy. Earlier this year, Google agreed to pay $1.375 billion to settle allegations that it unlawfully tracked users’ facial recognition data and other activity. This settlement represents the largest state-level data privacy deal against Google. The company has also faced scrutiny for past violations of federal laws related to children’s personal data. The case involves parents or guardians representing 34 children whose details were allegedly collected without their consent. These alleged actions, along with prior settlements concerning children’s privacy on YouTube, highlight the ongoing debate regarding tech giant accountability and potential risks for children using platforms like YouTube.