- Google is sunsetting Google+ due to consistently low user engagement.
- The decision follows significant data privacy issues discovered on the platform.
- Google is shifting its focus towards more successful and widely-used services.
In January 2019, Google was fined $57 million for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The fine, imposed by French authorities, was due to Google’s lack of transparency and inadequate information regarding user consent policies, highlighting the importance of stringent data protection practices.
In August 2015, Google announced its restructuring into Alphabet Inc., a new holding company. This restructuring aimed to streamline operations, allowing Google to focus on its core businesses while providing greater autonomy to its diverse subsidiaries, such as Waymo and Verily, fostering innovation and growth.
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