Google Settles $5 Billion , ‘Incognito Mode’ Privacy Lawsuit.<br />In 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed <br />against Google alleging that the tech <br />giant spied on those who engaged <br />"incognito" mode in Chrome, AP reports. .<br />In 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed <br />against Google alleging that the tech <br />giant spied on those who engaged <br />"incognito" mode in Chrome, AP reports. .<br />The suit claimed that Chrome users were tricked <br />into believing that their internet activities <br />wouldn't be tracked while using the feature.<br />The suit claimed that Chrome users were tricked <br />into believing that their internet activities <br />wouldn't be tracked while using the feature.<br />However, plaintiffs claim that their <br />browsing details were still cataloged by <br />Google's ad technologies and more.<br />However, plaintiffs claim that their <br />browsing details were still cataloged by <br />Google's ad technologies and more.<br />They assert than an "unaccountable trove <br />of information" was collected by Google. .<br />They assert than an "unaccountable trove <br />of information" was collected by Google. .<br />On Dec. 28, Google agreed to settle <br />the lawsuit for $5 billion.<br />A federal judge must first <br />approve the settlement. .<br />A federal judge must first <br />approve the settlement. .<br />A final settlement agreement is <br />expected to be presented by Feb. 24.<br />Google has yet to issue a statement <br />about the newest turn of events.
