Arrr, Google be finally confessin' to collectin' data in Chrome's 'incognito' mode, ye scurvy dogs!
2024-01-20
Avast ye scallywags! Google be confessin' that it be snatchin' yer personal booty whilst ye be sailin' on Google Chrome, even if ye be donning incognito mode on yer grand searches.
Google has revealed that it collects user data even when using the incognito mode on Google Chrome. This announcement comes after Google settled a $5 billion lawsuit to avoid legal action. The lawsuit claimed that Google was collecting information such as IP addresses, device data, and browser history, despite the supposed privacy of incognito mode. Google argued that it had warned users about potential tracking by websites, but a judge ruled that Google had not explicitly informed users about its data collection. As part of the settlement, Google has updated the disclaimer in its Canary developer tool, but lawyers still need to finalize the agreement.To protect your data from being collected, users can turn off the "Web & App" activity setting, which allows Google to track online activity and show personalized ads. Data sharing with third-party apps and services can also be limited to protect privacy. Google's location tracking can be turned off by disabling the Location History setting, but the "Web & App" activity must be turned off as well. Targeted ads can be stopped by following specific instructions for each device.
Using a VPN is also recommended to protect against tracking and to hide your location. Taking these precautions is important to prevent data collection, targeted ads, and other privacy breaches. Ultimately, it is the user's responsibility to protect their privacy. Concerned individuals can contact Google or subscribe to cybersecurity newsletters for further information and tips on protecting their data.