Google Updates Information on Chrome ‘Incognito’ Tab After Lawsuit Alleging Activity Tracking

Published on January 17, 2024

Google is sharing updated information regarding its Chrome “incognito mode” after settling a $5 billion class-action privacy lawsuit with internet users who accused the tech giant of secretly tracking them when they believed they were browsing privately. The updated message appears for Google users whose devices are running on the latest Canary build of Google Chrome, version 122.0.6251.0, when they open a new incognito tab or window, according to reports. It clarifies that websites and services, including Google, that are accessed by the user, can collect their data, even if they are browsing in incognito mode. “Others who use this device won’t see your activity, so you can browse more privately,” the updated message states. “This won’t change how data is collected by websites you visit and the services they use, including Google. Downloads, bookmarks, and reading list items will be saved.”...

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