State Attorneys General and a Senator Launch Lawsuits and Investigations into Google's Data Practices

State Attorneys General and a Senator Launch Lawsuits and Investigations into Google's Data Practices The passage cites specific legal actions—Mississippi AG Jim Hood's 2017 lawsuit and Missouri AG Josh Hawley's 2017 investigation—targeting Google for alleged misuse of student data and antitrust violations. While the actors and allegations are already part of the public record, the document provides concrete dates, names, and the nature of the claims, offering a modest lead for deeper probing of Google’s data handling and potential consumer‑protection breaches. Key insights: Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood filed a lawsuit against Google in January 2017 over alleged misuse of public‑school student data.; Missouri Attorney General (actually Senator) Josh Hawley opened an investigation in November 2017 into Google’s data collection and possible antitrust violations.; Google responded to the probe claiming strong privacy protections for users.