SC part of Google settlement
Attorney General Alan Wilson on Monday announced that South Carolina, along with 39 other attorneys general, has reached a $391.5 million multi-state settlement with Google over its location tracking practices relating to Google Account settings. This is the largest multi-state attorney general privacy settlement in the history of the United States. South Carolina will receive $7,813,840.87 from the settlement.
“For years, Google has prioritized profit over the privacy of South Carolinians who use Google products and services,” said Attorney General Wilson. “Consumer privacy is one of the most important issues facing consumers right now, and our office will continue to do its part in ensuring the protection of our citizens in this way.”
Bagpipes and Tartans
The Saint Andrew’s Society of Lowcountry South Carolina invites the public to a Service of Worship and Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans at noon on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Old Sheldon Church. Bring a chair and enjoy the sights and sounds of bagpipes and tartans in a historic Lowcountry setting.
