ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.: A U.S. district judge has dismissed New Mexicos privacy claims against Google over privacy concerns, but New Mexico’s top prosecutor vowed Monday to continue the legal fight to protect child privacy rights.
The judge concluded in a ruling Friday that federal laws and regulations do not require direct consent from parents when schools participate in Googles education platforms. Google had asked that the case be dismissed, saying it hasnt violated any laws as it is required only to make reasonable efforts to provide notice and obtain consent.
Under the ruling, New Mexico can amend its complaint.
The law is clear that Google must protect our childrens privacy, and we strongly disagree with the courts ruling, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas said in a statement to The Associated Press. For…