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. .
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. .
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. .
They assert than an "unaccountable trove
of information" was collected by Google. .
On Dec. 28, Google agreed to settle
the lawsuit for $5 billion.
A federal judge must first
approve the settlement. .
A federal judge must first
approve the settlement. .
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.