Google has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit from 2020, where Google account holders accused the company of tracking their online activities even when using Chrome\u2019s Incognito mode. Incognito mode is supposed to keep your browsing history private, but Google was collecting data without associating it with specific individuals.<\/p>\n
Although the plaintiffs sought $5 billion in damages, they will not receive any compensation as part of the settlement. However, they do retain the right to file individual suits against Google. The terms of the settlement include some changes to Google\u2019s Incognito mode and disclosures:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Google will update its disclosures to acknowledge that it collects private browsing data.
\n\u2013 The company must delete certain private browsing detection bits and stop tracking users\u2019 choice to browse privately.
\n\u2013 For the next five years, Google will enable users to block third-party cookies by default in Incognito mode.<\/p>\n
A hearing is scheduled for July 30th before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California to approve the settlement. This agreement aims to enhance privacy for users while limiting data collection by Google.<\/p>\n
Many users have noted that Google\u2019s Incognito mode icon resembles Walter White from \u201cBreaking Bad.\u201d Despite this amusing comparison, these legal developments highlight the importance of protecting online privacy.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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