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Google settles lawsuit, destroys incognito mode tracking records

The Guardian — April 1, 2024, 10:00 PM UTC

Summary: Google settled a lawsuit by agreeing to destroy billions of records related to tracking users in incognito mode. The class action, covering millions of users since June 2016, requires Google to update disclosures and allow users to block third-party cookies for five years. The settlement, valued at over $5bn, aims to reduce data collection during private browsing sessions. Google supports the settlement but disputes some claims.

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