Google completes Fitbit acquisition, promises data privacy By IANS | Published on Fri, Jan 15 2021 9:57 IST | 0 Views Fitbit replacing some Sense smartwatches after bug hits ECG tool.. Image Source: IANS News New Delhi, Jan 15 : After facing initial scrutiny over user data privacy, wearable maker Fitbit has finally become part of Google which bought it for $2.1 billion in November 2019. Fitbit co-founder and CEO James Park said that the trust of Fitbit users will continue to be paramount, and they will maintain strong data privacy and security protections. The European Commission in August last year opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Fitbit by Google under the EU Merger Regulation.