Published 01/17/2024 2:25:00 a.m.

Google quietly updates Chrome’s incognito warning in wake of tracking lawsuit

Google has updated the message for its Chrome "incognito mode" after settling a privacy lawsuit that accused the company of collecting data from users in this mode.
The updated message clarifies that websites and services, including Google, can still collect a user's data while browsing in incognito mode.
The settlement follows a class-action lawsuit seeking damages of $5 billion, alleging that Google misled users about the privacy of incognito mode.

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The Hill

Google updates Chrome incognito tab message following lawsuit

(The Hill) – Google has updated its message for its Chrome “incognito mode” after settling a class-action privacy lawsuit last month that alleged the company collected data from users using the feature. The updated message clarifies that websites and services, including Google, can collect a user’s data, even while browsing in incognito mode. This comes […]

01/17/2024 12:27:44 a.m.·Washington, United States

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The Epoch Times

Google Updates Information on Chrome ‘Incognito’ Tab After Lawsuit Alleging Activity Tracking

Google is sharing updated information regarding its Chrome “incognito mode” after settling a $5 billion class-action privacy lawsuit with internet users who accused the tech giant of secretly tracking them when they believed they were browsing privately. The updated message appears for Google users whose devices are running on the latest Canary build of Google Chrome, version 122.0.6251.0, when they open a new incognito tab or window, according …

01/17/2024 2:02:19 p.m.·New York, United States

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Digital Trends

Reminder: Incognito Mode doesn't protect your data

If you ever had a question about what Incognito Mode means in Google Chrome, this update will spell it out for you.

01/16/2024 11:07:42 p.m.·United States

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Spiegel

Google: Inkognito-Modus in Chrome macht nicht anonym

Wer seine Onlineaktivitäten verheimlichen will, kann in Chrome den Inkognito-Modus aktivieren. Doch der Browser überträgt weiter Daten an Google, betont das Unternehmen nach einem Rechtsstreit.

01/17/2024 10:39:00 a.m.·Germany

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The Verge

Google quietly updates Chrome’s incognito warning in wake of tracking lawsuit

Google has quietly updated how Chrome describes its incognito private browsing feature. It comes weeks after agreeing to settle a lawsuit over its tracking practices.

01/16/2024 1:02:08 p.m.·United States

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BioBioChile

Cuidado: Google aclaró que el "modo incógnito" de Chrome no es tan privado como pensabas

Google Chrome aclaró que el "modo incógnito" en realidad no tiene todos los parámetros de privacidad que esperaban los usuarios y agregará un aviso al respecto.

01/17/2024 4:05:26 p.m.·Chile

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