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Google Chrome will soon make it difficult for websites to track you
Credit: BGR India- Published on January 5, 2024
Google has started testing a new feature that limits cross-site tracking by restricting website access to third-party cookies by default. The company has rolled out the ‘Tracking Protection’ feature to 1 percent of Chrome users (about 30 million users) globally, which is part of Google’s ‘Privacy Sandbox’ initiative to...
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Published on January 2, 2024 - 01:31
Google Settles $5 Billion ‘Incognito Mode’ Privacy Lawsuit
Google Settles $5 Billion , ‘Incognito Mode’ Privacy Lawsuit.
In 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed
against Google alleging that the tech
giant spied on those who engaged
"incognito" mode in Chrome, AP reports. .
In 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed
against Google alleging that the tech
giant spied on those who engaged
"incognito" mode in Chrome, AP reports. .
The suit claimed that Chrome users were tricked
into believing that their internet activities
wouldn't be tracked while using the feature.
The suit claimed that Chrome users were tricked
into believing that their internet activities
wouldn't be tracked while using the feature.
However, plaintiffs claim that their
browsing details were still cataloged by
Google's ad technologies and more.
However, plaintiffs claim that their
browsing details were still cataloged by
Google's ad technologies and more.
They assert than an "unaccountable trove
of information" was collected by Google. .
They assert than an "unaccountable trove
of information" was collected by Google. .
On Dec. 28, Google agreed to settle
the lawsuit for $5 billion.
A federal judge must first
approve the settlement. .
A federal judge must first
approve the settlement. .
A final settlement agreement is
expected to be presented by Feb. 24.
Google has yet to issue a statement
about the newest turn of events.