"Google Commits to Deleting Incognito Browsing Data in Lawsuit Settlement"

Google has agreed to destroy or de-identify billions of records of web browsing data collected in its private browsing "Incognito mode" as part of a proposed class action settlement, which also mandates greater disclosure and limits on future data collection. The $5 billion proposal, if approved, could apply to 136 million Google users and stems from a 2020 lawsuit accusing the company of illegally tracking behavior through the private browsing feature. Google spokesperson José Castañeda stated that the company is "pleased to settle this lawsuit," while the settlement does not include damages for the class, though individuals can file claims.