"Google Resolves $5 Billion Lawsuit Over Alleged Incognito User Tracking"
Google has agreed to settle a consumer privacy lawsuit for allegedly tracking the internet use of people using "Incognito" mode in Chrome and private browsing in other browsers, despite users' expectations of privacy. The lawsuit, which sought at least $5 billion, was put on hold as both parties reached a preliminary settlement, with formal settlement details expected by February 24, 2024. The case, filed in 2020, involved claims of Google violating federal wiretapping and California privacy laws, potentially affecting millions of users since June 1, 2016.