Google Settles 'Incognito' Lawsuit: Agrees to Delete Browsing Data

Legal Resolution: Google Addresses 'Incognito' Browsing Concerns

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Lawsuit filed in 2020 alleges Google tracked users without consent in 'Incognito' mode.

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