Google to Delete Incognito Data & Pay $391.5 Million: What You Need to Know?

Google to delete Incognito browsing data & pay millions in privacy settlement! Learn what it means for your privacy & how Incognito mode works

Google to Delete Incognito Data & Pay $391.5 Million: What You Need to Know?

In a landmark privacy case, Google has agreed to delete certain browsing data collected in Incognito mode and pay a whopping $391.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit . This lawsuit, filed in 2020, alleged that Google continued to track users even when they were browsing in Incognito mode, which is designed to provide a more private browsing experience. While Google has denied any wrongdoing, the settlement signifies a significant development in the ongoing debate about user privacy and the power of tech giants. Understanding Incognito Mode and the Allegations Incognito mode, also known as private browsing mode, is a feature offered by most web browsers that allows users to browse the internet without their browsing history being saved. This means that websites you visit, searches you conduct, and cookies collected by websites are not stored by the browser. Incognito mode is often used by users who want to keep their browsing activity private, such as when browsing for sensitive t…

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