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Google settles incognito mode lawsuit, allows cookie blocking

The Washington Post — April 1, 2024, 08:00 PM UTC

Summary: Google has agreed to uphold changes to Chrome's incognito mode, allowing users to block tracking cookies and disclose retained data. The settlement does not specify a monetary compensation, but affected consumers can still sue Google. Plaintiffs' lawyers anticipate potential billion-dollar costs for Google if many individuals file lawsuits.

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