US EditionGoogle 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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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 …
Unsettling New Warning in Chrome Incognito Mode Reveals Ongoing Tracking
Chrome’s Incognito mode is a bit of a joke that even Google employees weren’t so hyped about it. It’s now going to be less useful for “privacy” reasons, as explained in a new disclaimer change. Read more...
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