Previously, Google was faced with a collective lawsuit regarding Chrome’s data tracking capabilities, even when users were in Incognito mode. The lawsuit sought damages of up to 5 billion dollars. However, recent reports indicate that Google has decided to negotiate a settlement, with the details of the agreement to be presented to the court in February.
The allegations from the consumer group stated that, despite users choosing to browse in Incognito mode, Google still had the ability to track their data through tools such as Analytics, other apps, or browser plug-ins, without disclosing this information to the users. Google’s representatives previously claimed that Incognito mode would not record user activity on the device, but websites could still collect data within the session.
While the exact amount of the settlement is likely to be lower than 5 billion dollars, Google’s decision to negotiate demonstrates their willingness to address the concerns raised. The specific details of the settlement will be disclosed at a later date.
TLDR: Google has agreed to settle a lawsuit regarding Chrome’s data tracking capabilities even in Incognito mode. Although the damages sought were up to 5 billion dollars, the details of the settlement will be presented to the court in February. The lawsuit alleged that Google’s tracking tools were still able to collect user data without their knowledge, despite browsing in Incognito mode. The exact amount of the settlement is yet to be disclosed. Source: Engadget.
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