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Google settles lawsuit, destroys data, updates disclosures, blocks cookies

CTV News — April 1, 2024, 08:00 PM UTC

Summary: Google settled a lawsuit by agreeing to destroy billions of data records related to tracking private internet use. The settlement, valued at over US$5 billion, covers millions of users since June 2016. Users alleged Google improperly tracked them in private browsing modes. The settlement requires Google to update disclosures and allow users to block third-party cookies for five years. The lawsuit was considered meritless by Google.

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    Google settles lawsuit, enhances Chrome privacy in Incognito mode (Castanet.net)
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    Google settles lawsuit, agrees to delete personal records, enhance privacy (TheJournal.ie)
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    Google settles illegal surveillance allegations, deletes personal records (Castanet.net)
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    Google settles lawsuit, deletes personal records, faces future scrutiny (ABC News)
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    Google settles lawsuit, destroys incognito mode tracking records (The Guardian)
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    Google settles incognito mode lawsuit, allows cookie blocking (The Washington Post)
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    Google settles Incognito mode lawsuit, enhances privacy measures (The Verge)
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