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legal-technology2 years ago

Google Pays $5 Billion to Settle Incognito Mode Tracking Lawsuit

Google has settled a $5 billion lawsuit accusing the tech giant of misleading users by tracking their internet activity even when using "incognito" mode. The lawsuit claimed Google violated federal wiretap laws by collecting data through Google Analytics despite users' expectations of privacy. The settlement details remain undisclosed, but the case highlights the complexities of online privacy and user consent, especially regarding what incognito mode does and does not protect against.

via The Hacker News|
##dataprivacy#google
technology-legal2 years ago

Google Pays $5 Billion to Settle Incognito Mode Tracking Lawsuit

Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $5 billion over allegations that it tracked users' internet activities even when they were in 'incognito' mode, which was supposed to offer privacy. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, claimed that Google misled users and continued to collect data through its advertising technologies. The settlement terms have not been disclosed, but a final agreement is expected to be presented to the court by February 24. The settlement is pending approval by a federal judge.

via OregonLive|
##classaction#google
technology-and-privacy2 years ago

Google Settles $5 Billion Lawsuit Over Incognito Mode Tracking Claims

Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $5 billion over allegations that it tracked users' internet activities even when they were using the "incognito" mode in Chrome and other browsers. The lawsuit claimed that Google misled users about their privacy, as its advertising technologies still collected data during private browsing sessions. The settlement terms have not been disclosed, but a final agreement is expected to be presented to the court by February 24. Google has yet to comment on the settlement.

via Chicago Tribune|
##google#incognitomode
technology-and-law2 years ago

Google Pays $5B to Settle Incognito Mode Tracking Lawsuit

Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $5 billion over allegations that it tracked users' internet activities even when they were using "incognito" mode in its Chrome browser, which was supposed to offer privacy. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, accused Google of misleading users and collecting data through advertising technologies despite the privacy mode. The settlement terms have not been disclosed and await approval by a federal judge, with a final settlement agreement expected by February 24. Google has yet to comment on the settlement.

via Scripps News|
##classaction#google
technology-and-law2 years ago

"Google Resolves $5B Suit Over Alleged Incognito Tracking"

Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $5 billion, which accused the tech giant of tracking users' activities even when they were using the 'incognito' mode in Chrome and other browsers. The lawsuit claimed that Google misled users about their privacy, but the terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. The final settlement agreement is expected to be presented to the court by February 24, pending approval by a federal judge. Google has yet to comment on the settlement.

via PBS NewsHour|
##classaction#google
technology-and-law2 years ago

"Google Pays $5B to Resolve Incognito Mode Privacy Breach Lawsuit"

Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $5 billion, which accused the tech giant of tracking users' internet activities even when they were using the 'incognito' mode in Chrome and other browsers. The lawsuit claimed that Google misled users about their privacy, as its advertising technologies still collected data during private browsing sessions. The settlement terms are not yet public, and a final agreement is expected to be presented to the court by February 24. Google has not commented on the settlement.

via HuffPost|
##classaction#google
technology-and-law2 years ago

Google Pays $5B to Settle Incognito Mode Spying Allegations

Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion lawsuit alleging that it continued to track users even when they were using the 'incognito mode' in Google Chrome, which is supposed to offer privacy. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, but the lawsuit sought $5,000 in damages per user for violations of federal wiretapping and California privacy laws. The settlement is pending a judge's approval, expected to be presented in early 2024. This legal issue is one of several recent challenges for Google, including a guilty verdict for maintaining an illegal monopoly over the Google Play Store and an ongoing case with the DOJ regarding alleged monopolistic practices.

via Washington Examiner|
##google#incognitomode
technology-and-law2 years ago

Google Pays $5B to Settle Lawsuit Over Incognito Mode Privacy Breach

Google has agreed to a preliminary settlement in a lawsuit that accused the company of secretly tracking users' internet activity even when they were in "incognito" or private browsing modes. The lawsuit, which sought at least $5 billion in damages, was put on hold by a US district judge after the settlement was announced. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, but a formal settlement is expected to be presented for court approval by February 24, 2024. The case, filed in 2020, involved claims that Google's tools allowed the company to collect data on users' personal interests and activities despite privacy settings intended to prevent such tracking.

via The Guardian|
##google#incognitomode
technology-and-law2 years ago

"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.

via CNBC|
##consumerprivacy#google