As we clearly state each time you open a new incognito tab, websites might be able to collect information about your browsing activity during your session.” Is Incognito really that private? “Incognito mode in Chrome gives you the choice to browse the internet without your activity being saved to your browser or device. You can read the statement in full below: In a statement to The New York Times, Jose Castaneda, a Google spokesperson, disputed the claims. The lawsuit seeks $5 billion USD (roughly $6.76 billion CAD) in damages or at least $5,000 USD (about $6,758 CAD) per affected user for violations of the U.S. Additionally, they argue that by tracking users in Incognito mode, Google intentionally deceives users into thinking they have control over the information they share with the company. The plaintiffs say that Google tracks and collects browsing data “no matter what safeguards” people use to protect themselves. The lawsuit also says that “millions” of users who went online using Incognito mode since June 1st, 2016 have likely been affected.

Further, the complaint cites Google tools like Analytics, Ad Manager, smartphone and PC applications and website plugins, saying Google leverages them to monitor uses, even if they don’t click on any Google ads.

federal wiretapping laws by tracking users’ online activity, even in Incognito mode. Specifically, the lawsuit accuses Google of violating U.S. A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against Google for tracking users while they browse in Chrome’s Incognito mode.

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