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title: "Google Agrees to Delete Billions of Browsing Records in 'Incognito Mode' Privacy Lawsuit Settlement"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/google-agrees-to-delete-billions-of-browsing-records-in-incognito-mode-privacy-lawsuit-settlement-a6wexj2t1
source_url: https://daily.dev/posts/google-agrees-to-delete-billions-of-browsing-records-in-incognito-mode-privacy-lawsuit-settlement-a6wexj2t1
type: collection
source: "Collections"
published: 2024-04-02T07:17:17.472Z
updated: 2024-04-02T17:17:28.897Z
tags: ["data-science", "google", "privacy", "google-chrome"]
reading_time: 1
upvotes: 13
comments: 2
language: en
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# Google Agrees to Delete Billions of Browsing Records in 'Incognito Mode' Privacy Lawsuit Settlement

**[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 1 min read · 13 upvotes · 2 comments

## Summary

Google has settled a class action lawsuit and agreed to delete user data collected in its 'Incognito mode'. The settlement addresses privacy concerns, requires changes to Incognito mode, and aims to safeguard user privacy.

## Content

In a recent settlement of a class action lawsuit, Google has agreed to delete and destroy tons of user data collected in its 'Incognito mode.' The lawsuit accused Google of tracking users even when they are in private mode. While the settlement does not include damages for individual users, it allows individuals to file claims. Google disputes the claims but has chosen to support the settlement. As part of the settlement, Google will also implement enhanced disclosure policies and provide users with the ability to block third-party cookies when using Incognito mode.

The settlement is a significant step towards addressing privacy concerns in Chrome's Incognito mode. Google's decision to delete billions of browsing records demonstrates its commitment to user privacy. The settlement provides broad relief and requires changes to be made to Chrome's Incognito mode to ensure better user protection. Additionally, Google will be required to be more transparent about its data collection practices. The proposed settlement, if approved, would apply to approximately 136 million Google users. Overall, this settlement marks an important move towards safeguarding user privacy online.

## Community discussion

Top comments from developers on daily.dev.

**@ethandotlog** · 4 upvotes

> Yes... I will delete one copy of the super valuable information that everyone now knows that we have - and are sending offers for...
>
> We are so sorry for being caught.... I mean... Doing it

**@augustomen** · 1 upvotes

> Fixed it: Google agrees to "mark as deleted" billions of browsing records...

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