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GOOGLE AGREES TO DESTROY BROWSING DATA COLLECTED IN INCOGNITO MODE

theverge.com2 min read

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Google has agreed to destroy or de-identify billions of web browsing data records collected from Incognito mode users as part of a proposed class action settlement. The settlement also mandates greater disclosure from the company about how it collects information in Incognito mode and puts limits on future data collection. The proposed settlement has been valued at around $5 billion, with plaintiffs receiving zero in damages unless they individually file claims.