Investigation Counsel P.C. are the lawyers for the plaintiffs in two class actions against Google LLC which have been filed in Quebec (on behalf of Quebec residents) and in British Columbia (on behalf of all other Canadians). 

These cases arise from Google’s alleged extraction, collection and retention of facial biometric data, without consent, from all individuals who appeared in photos uploaded to the Google Photos platform at any time since October 28, 2015.  The class action seeks compensation for violations of these Canadians’ privacy rights and provincial consumer protection legislation.

The Quebec class action has been authorized has been authorized and will move to the discovery phase of litigation.  A certification hearing in the British Columbia class action is scheduled for September 2025.

In order for Investigation Counsel P.C. to notify you of important developments in this action when permitted or required to do so by the Court, please fill out the Contact Form below. 

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