The lawsuit alleges that Google unlawfully accessed users' devices and data, including app activity on their mobile devices, even when users had paused or turned off activity controls. Google denies these claims and does not admit to any wrongdoing. The court has not yet determined who is right in this case.

For more information visit the Google class action lawsuit website.

Yes, the email is legitimate. It is part of Google’s compliance with legal processes related to the lawsuit. You received this email because you are a Google Workspace for Education user at UNLV, and you may be a potential class member in this lawsuit.

You have two main options:

• Do nothing: Stay in the lawsuit and await the outcome. You may be eligible for monetary compensation or other benefits if they become available. However, you forfeit the right to sue Google separately.
• Ask to be excluded: Opt-out of the lawsuit. You will not receive any compensation or benefits from this case, but you will retain the right to sue Google on your own. The FAQ section of the class action website explains how to exclude yourself from the lawsuit.
  
  To exclude yourself from the class, you must send a written request by mail stating that you want to be excluded from Rodriguez v. Google LLC. You must include your name, address, telephone number, email address, and your signature. You must mail your exclusion request postmarked by January 6, 2025, to: Rodriguez v. Google Exclusions, P.O. Box 2749, Portland, OR 97208-2749.

No, this lawsuit will not affect the day-to-day operation of your Google Workspace account or any services provided by Google. It pertains only to past data collection practices.

UNLV is actively monitoring the situation. We will provide updates if any action is required or if there are changes affecting our use of Google Workspace. 

Yes, your UNLV Google Workspace data remains secure. This lawsuit involves Google’s past data collection practices related to web app activity, and it does not affect the security or privacy of data within UNLV's Google Workspace environment. We continue to implement strong security measures to protect your data.

For questions about the lawsuit, visit the Google class action lawsuit contacts page or call 1-855-822-8821.