Google has updated its message about Chrome's “incognito mode” after settling a privacy class action lawsuit last month in which the company allegedly used the feature to collect data from users.
The updated message clarifies that websites and services, including Google, can collect your data even when you browse in incognito mode. This comes weeks after the company settled a $5 billion privacy lawsuit accusing Google of misleading users that it would not track their data while using browser settings.
“Your activity is not visible to anyone else using this device, so you can browse more privately. This allows the websites you visit and the services they use (such as Google) “Collection methods will not change. Your downloads, bookmarks, and reading list items will be preserved,” the updated message reads, according to The Verge.
The previous message did not address how websites and services, including Google, collect data.
“You can now browse privately and no one else using this device will see your activity. However, your downloads, bookmarks, and reading list items will be saved,” the previous message says. is written.
The Verge point out that MS power user was first to spot the updated changes, which can only be seen in the latest builds of Google Chrome. The bullet point at the bottom of the message, which contains information such as where the activity may still be visible, remains unchanged. The bullet point points out that the activity may still be visible to the websites the user visits, his or her employer, school, or the user's internet service provider.
The Hill has reached out to Google for comment.
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