The Supreme Court of British Columbia issued Situmorang v Google, LLC, 2026 BCSC 2004, on October 19, 2026. The proceeding concerns class certification and allegations about facial data in Google Photos. These allegations aren't presented as established findings.
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The Supreme Court of British Columbia identifies Situmorang v Google, LLC as 2026 BCSC 2004, dated October 19, 2026. The proceeding involves an application concerning a proposed class action and allegations that facial information from photographs was collected and used without consent.
The case has potential relevance for businesses handling personal information, the management of consumer-facing technology and the procedure governing collective claims. This is an identity-only card. It identifies the original court record without adopting the allegations as facts, stating the certification result or interpreting the reasons. Readers should consult the judgment itself before drawing conclusions about privacy obligations or liability.
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