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Google settles lawsuit, deletes personal records, faces future scrutiny

ABC News — April 2, 2024, 04:00 AM UTC

Summary: Google will delete billions of personal records from over 136 million US Chrome users as part of a settlement from a lawsuit accusing the company of illegal surveillance. The deal requires prominent privacy disclosures and limits on data collection. The settlement, valued at $4.75 billion to $7.8 billion, does not shield Google from further lawsuits. Investors remain unfazed, with Alphabet's shares rising 3%. Legal experts believe this settlement could impact future data collection practices.

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    Google settles lawsuit, enhances Chrome privacy in Incognito mode (Castanet.net)
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    Google settles incognito mode lawsuit, allows cookie blocking (The Washington Post)
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