Google Settles $5 Billion ‘Incognito Mode’ Privacy Lawsuit

Google Settles $5 Billion ‘Incognito Mode’ Privacy Lawsuit

Google Settles $5 Billion , ‘Incognito Mode’ Privacy Lawsuit.

In 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Google alleging that the tech giant spied on those who engaged "incognito" mode in Chrome, AP reports.

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In 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Google alleging that the tech giant spied on those who engaged "incognito" mode in Chrome, AP reports.

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The suit claimed that Chrome users were tricked into believing that their internet activities wouldn't be tracked while using the feature.

The suit claimed that Chrome users were tricked into believing that their internet activities wouldn't be tracked while using the feature.

However, plaintiffs claim that their browsing details were still cataloged by Google's ad technologies and more.

However, plaintiffs claim that their browsing details were still cataloged by Google's ad technologies and more.

They assert than an "unaccountable trove of information" was collected by Google.

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They assert than an "unaccountable trove of information" was collected by Google.

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On Dec.

28, Google agreed to settle the lawsuit for $5 billion.

A federal judge must first approve the settlement.

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A federal judge must first approve the settlement.

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A final settlement agreement is expected to be presented by Feb.

24.

Google has yet to issue a statement about the newest turn of events.