April 6, 2024 at 08:36AM A recent legal settlement highlighted concerns over Google Chrome’s Incognito mode, aiming to improve user privacy. Using private browsing mode gives a fresh start, erasing browsing history and cookies. However, it doesn’t hide IP address, prevent ISP logging, or fully protect against tracking. VPNs and privacy-focused search engines offer additional … Read more
April 2, 2024 at 01:07PM Google has agreed to delete billions of data records from 136 million Chrome users in the US, settling a lawsuit over alleged undisclosed data collection in Incognito mode. The Settlement includes changes to disclosure practices, data deletion, and measures to prevent future data accumulation. The value of the changes is … Read more
April 2, 2024 at 03:21AM Google settled a class action lawsuit by agreeing to delete billions of browsing data records and modify Chrome’s Incognito Mode. The settlement awaits approval from the U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. The deal includes deleting private browsing data and altering data points to prevent identification. Google must also block … Read more
April 1, 2024 at 09:48PM Google has agreed to wipe out billions of personal records from its Chrome web browser, settling a lawsuit alleging illegal surveillance. The deal, subject to court approval, requires Google to make privacy disclosures, limit data collection, and expunge stored personal records. The settlement does not include payments to affected consumers. … Read more
March 10, 2024 at 06:19PM YouTube has stopped showing recommended videos for users not logged into a Google account or in Incognito mode. This change has sparked concerns about users feeling pressured to always be signed in. The simple YouTube homepage now lacks video suggestions or tips on what to watch, prompting speculations that this … Read more
January 2, 2024 at 04:48PM Google has settled a class-action lawsuit alleging it violated privacy laws by tracking data from users in private browsing modes. The terms of the settlement are undisclosed, but it could potentially cost Google billions. The case highlights challenges in maintaining user privacy while delivering targeted ads. Private browsing modes may … Read more
January 2, 2024 at 05:36AM Google settled a lawsuit filed in June 2020, alleging that the company misled users by tracking their online activity in “incognito” or “private” mode on web browsers. The class-action lawsuit sought at least $5 billion in damages, accusing Google of violating federal wiretap laws by collecting data without explicit user … Read more
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 … Read more