New $5 billion lawsuit accuses Google of tracking users in Incognito Mode

Private browsing isn't what it's made out to be, according to the complaint

A new class-action has been filed against Google for continuing to track users of the Chrome browser even though they were in Incognito Mode. The complaint alleges that unauthorized data collection takes place, contradicting the supposed protections of private browsing.

The lawsuit against Google's parent company Alphabet Inc was filed in the federal court in San Jose, California. It argues that Google Analytics and Ad Manager, among other apps and services, continue to gather data when they shouldn't, whether browsing in Incognito Mode on a mobile device or desktop computer.

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