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Google to destroy browsing data to settle consumer privacy lawsuit
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Google has agreed to settle a lawsuit for secretly tracking the internet use of people who believed they were browsing privately. The settlement, valued at over $5 billion, requires Google to destroy billions of data records. While Google is not paying damages, individual users will retain the right to sue the company for damages. The lawsuit alleged that Google's analytics, cookies, and apps allowed them to track individuals in private browsing mode, compromising their privacy. As part of the settlement, Google will update its disclosures and allow users to block third-party cookies during private browsing sessions.
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US appeals court revives Google privacy class action
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
Google will face a revived lawsuit from Google Chrome users who claim the company collected their personal data without permission. The US appeals court said that the lower court judge should have considered whether users consented to allowing Google to collect their data when browsing online. This decision follows Google's agreement last year to destroy billions of records to settle a lawsuit regarding the tracking of users in Chrome's Incognito mode. The case will now be returned to the district judge for further proceedings.
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Google pledges to destroy browsing data to settle ‘incognito’ lawsuit
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Google has agreed to destroy user data as part of a settlement in a class-action lawsuit that accused the company of tracking users' web browsing activities without their knowledge. The lawsuit claimed that Google misled users about how its Chrome browser tracked their activities, even when using the private "Incognito" browsing mode. As part of the settlement, Google will update its disclosures, provide the option to disable third-party cookies in private browsing, and destroy billions of data points collected improperly. The settlement does not include damages for individual users, but allows them to file claims.
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Google agrees to destroy browsing data collected in Incognito mode
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Google has reached a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit that accused the company of illegally tracking user activity via its private browsing feature, Incognito mode. The settlement, valued at $5 billion, requires Google to destroy or de-identify billions of records of web browsing data collected in Incognito mode. The proposal also mandates greater disclosure about data collection practices and limits future data collection. The settlement, if approved, could impact 136 million Google users. Additionally, Google will make changes to enhance privacy and allow users to block third-party cookies by default in Incognito mode.
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Unsettling new warning in Chrome incognito mode reveals ongoing tracking
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
Google Chrome's Incognito mode is facing criticism once again as a new disclaimer change reveals that user data will still be collected by websites and Google while browsing in this mode. The change to the disclaimer is a response to a 2020 class-action lawsuit that accused Google of tracking users' activity despite claiming privacy in Incognito mode. Though the lawsuit has been settled, the new disclaimer suggests that Incognito mode may not provide the privacy users expect.
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Google Incognito mode has a new disclaimer – You are being tracked
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Google has added a new disclaimer to Chrome's incognito mode, informing users that Google will collect data while they use the mode. This update comes after Google settled a $5 billion privacy lawsuit regarding tracking in incognito mode. The disclaimer clarifies that while browsing activity may not be visible to others using the device, data collection by visited websites and services, including Google, will continue. It is important for users to be cautious about their activities in incognito mode as both Google and visited websites can track their behavior.
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Google, accused of tracking ‘Incognito’ mode, settles $5-billion lawsuit
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Google has agreed to settle a major lawsuit accusing the company of secretly monitoring the online activities of users while they believed they were browsing the internet privately. The lawsuit sought damages of at least $5 billion and involved a large number of Google users. Details of the settlement remain undisclosed, but both parties have confirmed reaching a binding agreement through mediation. Lawyers are expected to present a formal settlement for court approval by February 24, 2024.
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Google to pay $350 million to settle shareholders' data privacy lawsuit
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Google has agreed to pay $350 million to settle a lawsuit by shareholders over a security bug at its defunct Google+ social media website. The settlement resolves claims that Google concealed a software glitch that exposed users' personal data, causing a drop in Alphabet's market value. The lawsuit covers shareholders from April 2018 to April 2019, and Google denies any wrongdoing. This settlement comes after a separate $7.5 million settlement with Google+ users in 2020.
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Google must face mobile phone privacy class action, possible trial
Economic Times
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7m ago
Medial
Google faces a privacy class action lawsuit for allegedly collecting personal data from cell phones despite users disabling tracking. A federal judge in San Francisco rejected Google's argument that it sufficiently disclosed its "Web & App Activity" settings. Plaintiffs accuse Google of privacy invasion and unauthorized data collection. The case revolves around user consent and data disclosure clarity. A jury trial is set for August 2023, and the lawsuit commenced in July 2020.
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Google can question Texas officials in privacy lawsuit, appeals court rules
Economic Times
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6m ago
Medial
A Texas appeals court has allowed Google to question state officials in a lawsuit accusing it of illegally collecting biometric data without consent. This decision reverses a lower court's ruling that restricted Google from investigating Texas's internal communications and understanding key terms in the privacy law underlying the 2022 lawsuit. Texas claims Google collected biometric data via Google services unlawfully, seeking penalties up to $25,000 per violation. Google denies wrongdoing.
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Google, Facebook skim most data from apps for kids: study
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
According to a study, Google and Facebook are among the tech companies that collect the most data from apps targeting children. The study found that these companies gather personal information such as location, device ID, and browsing history. This raises concerns about the privacy and security of children's data online.
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