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Google to destroy browsing data to settle consumer privacy lawsuit

Google is paying no damages, but users may sue the company individually for damages.

Google Will Destroy ‘Incognito Mode’ Browsing Data To Settle Lawsuit Regarding Consumer Privacy

In order to resolve a lawsuit alleging that it surreptitiously monitored the internet activity of users who believed they were surfing in private, Google agreed to delete billions of data records.

People stand outside an Apple Store as Apple's new iPhone 15 officially goes on sale across China, in Shanghai, China September 22, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song

Apple accused of monopolizing smartphone markets in US antitrust lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice and 15 states sued Apple, alleging it drove up prices for its services and hurt smaller rivals.

A blue verification badge and the logos of Facebook and Instagram are seen in this picture illustration taken January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Meta offers to almost halve Facebook and Instagram monthly fees

The price cut follows mounting criticism from privacy activists and consumer groups about Meta’s no-ads subscription service.

Google Settles $5B Privacy Lawsuit Alleging That It Tracked Users Who Used “Incognito Mode”

Google has reached a settlement to resolve a $5 billion privacy lawsuit that claimed the company spied on users using the “incognito” mode feature in its Chrome browser and similar “private” modes in other browsers to watch their internet activity.

Google To Allow Removal Of Explicit Photos From Search

Google has announced a new privacy policy that makes it more accessible for users to request the removal of their personal explicit pictures from search.