Google settles $5 billion lawsuit alleging it of tracking users in Chrome’s Incognito mode

Google is settling a lawsuit accusing it of tracking users' browsing activities in Chrome's "Incognito" mode, violating wiretap laws. The lawsuit sought $5 billion in damages. Google Analytics and Ad Manager collected data from browsers in Incognito mode, merging it with users' existing profiles. Google's attempt to dismiss the lawsuit was rejected. The plaintiffs sought a minimum of $5 billion in damages for affected users. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, pending court approval.

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