Google buys Spirit Airlines data in bankruptcy sale

· Nathan Yau · Aug. 19, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
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Summary
Google has acquired Spirit Airlines' data in a bankruptcy sale as the airline officially entered bankruptcy proceedings. This decision raises questions about data ownership and privacy in the context of corporate acquisitions.
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