December 30, 2023 at 05:54PM
Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit alleging that it tracked users’ internet activities while they used “incognito” mode in its Chrome browser and similar private modes in other browsers. The class-action lawsuit claimed that Google’s advertising technologies continued to gather user data, despite the supposed privacy of these browsing modes. The settlement is pending judge approval.
From the meeting notes:
– Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit alleging that it spied on people using “incognito” mode in its Chrome browser.
– The class-action lawsuit filed in 2020 argued that Google misled users and continued to track their internet activities despite their use of private browsing.
– Plaintiffs charged that Google’s activities yielded an “unaccountable trove of information” about users who believed their privacy was protected.
– The settlement reached on Thursday is subject to approval by a federal judge. Terms weren’t disclosed, but the suit originally sought $5 billion on behalf of users.
– Lawyers for the plaintiffs said they expect to present the court with a final settlement agreement by Feb. 24.
– Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the settlement.
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