A lawsuit against Google was filed in 2020 alleging that it violated federal wiretap laws. Plaintiffs argued Chrome’s Incognito mode does not fully protect users from internet tracking. After settling the case last month, Google has now changed Incognito mode’s disclaimer to be a little more transparent.
In 2020, some people sued Google saying Incognito mode in Chrome wasn’t really private. They said it still let websites and apps track what people were doing online. Google had to pay $5 billion to settle the case last month.
Now when using the new version of Chrome, called Canary, there is a new message about Incognito mode. It explains better what Incognito mode really does.
The new message warns that doing searches and browsing in Incognito mode won’t stop websites from collecting data about what people do. Sites like Google will still track activity to show ads and suggestions.
The message helps make it clearer that Incognito mode only keeps other people using the same device from seeing what pages were open. It doesn’t stop websites and apps from spying on people as they use the internet.
By updating this message, Google is being more upfront about what Incognito mode can and can’t do. It helps users understand privacy better when browsing without leaving traces for others on their device.
