Google Settles Incognito Mode Lawsuit by Agreeing to Delete Improperly Collected User Data

Google agrees to delete billions of data points improperly collected from Chrome users in Incognito mode to settle class action lawsuit
Lawsuit claimed Google misled users about data collection in Incognito mode, tracking website usage without consent
Google updated Incognito wording in 2024 to clarify data collection, disabled third-party cookies by default
Settlement does not include damages for users, but allows individuals to file own lawsuits
Comes as Google faces off with DOJ over search and advertising practices