Google updated its communications regarding Chrome’s “incognito mode” after settling a privacy class action lawsuit last month that alleged the company collected data from users who used the feature.
The updated notice explains that websites and services, including Google, may collect user data even when browsing in incognito mode. It came weeks after the company settled a $5 billion privacy lawsuit that accused Google of misleading people into believing that Google wouldn’t track their data when using browser settings.
“Others won’t be able to see your activity using this device, allowing you to browse more privately This does not change how data is collected from the websites you visit and the services you use, including Google. Your downloads, bookmarks, etc. “Reading list items are saved,” it says. According to The Verge, the updated letter stated.
The previous message did not mention how data may be collected on websites and services, including Google.
“Now you can browse privately and other people using this device won’t be able to see your activity. However, your downloads, bookmarks and reading list items will be saved.
edges I noticed that MSPower User He was the first to discover the updated change, which is only seen in the latest version of Google Chrome. Bullet points at the end of messages that contain information, such as B. where activity may be visible, will remain unchanged. Bullet points indicate that the activity may be visible on websites visited by the user, their employer, school or Internet service provider.
“We’re happy to address this situation, which we’ve been opposed to for a long time, and provide users with more information about incognito mode. “Chrome’s incognito mode will continue to give people the ability to browse the Internet without saving their activity,” Google spokesman Jose Castaneda said in a statement to The Hill. on your browser or device.
– Updated January 16 at 8:25 PM ET
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