Why is Google updating its disclaimer on incognito mode
Another question that makes the users curious is why Google is involved in this. It started back in 2020 when this tech giant was hit with a $5 billion lawsuit over allegations that it had secretly collected user data when using incognito mode.
It had a deeper effect than anyone might think. Generally, incognito mode is a browser where your search history is all hidden, but that’s not really true.
Google clarifies Chrome’s ‘Incognito Mode’ isn’t as private as you might think
Although incognito mode hides your viewing history, it doesn’t completely protect your privacy or stop websites from tracking you.
In 2020, a class-action lawsuit was launched against Google for monitoring user behavior, even though the company assured users that their Chrome Incognito session was private. Late in 2023, Google decided to reimburse the amount of $5 billion to settle the case after failing to persuade a U.S. District Court that the lawsuit should be thrown out. Now that the matter is completely resolved, Google is on its way to updating its description of Chrome’s Incognito mode, reassuring the users about privacy.
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