<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>France's data protection authority, CNIL, is threatening Google with a €525 million fine for potential privacy law violations related to Gmail's personalized ads and tracking cookies.</li><li>The investigation focuses on Google's use of ad banners similar to regular emails in Gmail without obtaining explicit user consent for deploying necessary cookies for personalized advertising.</li><li>This case highlights the increasing regulatory scrutiny on major tech companies in Europe regarding data privacy, consent, and personalized advertising, potentially setting a new precedent in data protection enforcement.</li><li>The outcome of the ongoing investigation will determine if Google will face a record fine from CNIL and could impact global data privacy standards amidst growing government oversight of Big Tech.</li></ul>

Google Faces €525M Fine Over Gmail Ad Privacy in France

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