Pakistan, July 1 -- Google may soon be hit with a massive €525 million fine in France after regulators accused the tech giant of breaching privacy laws through Gmail's ad practices. If finalized, this would mark the largest fine ever issued by France's data protection authority.

The Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertes (CNIL) is investigating claims that Google used tracking cookies and served personalized ads in Gmail without properly obtaining user consent. These ads often appear as banner-style promotions that mimic regular emails, sparking concerns among users.

During a public hearing on June 26, CNIL officials argued that Google automatically installs tracking cookies when users set up their Gmail accounts. ...