<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Google has been fined $314 million for misusing user information on Android smartphones, following a lawsuit in California.The lawsuit alleged that Google collected personal data on Android phones without users' knowledge or consent, even when not in use.Google argued that users had agreed to data processing in their terms of service, but the jury found Google guilty of deceptive and invasive behavior.The large fine serves as a warning to tech firms about data collection practices, and signals a growing concern on user privacy in the digital age.