## Google Settles Lawsuit Over Chrome Privacy Concerns
Google has agreed to settle a lawsuit accusing it of illegally tracking Chrome users' internet activity, even in Incognito mode. The settlement requires Google to delete billions of personal records and make more prominent disclosures about Chrome's privacy options.
The lawsuit, filed in June 2020, alleged that Google violated users' privacy by collecting their browsing history, search queries, and other personal information, even when they were using Incognito mode. The lawsuit also claimed that Google misled users about the extent to which their data was being collected.
Google has denied any wrongdoing, but has agreed to settle the lawsuit for an undisclosed amount. The settlement will require Google to delete billions of personal records that were collected from Chrome users. Google will also be required to make more prominent disclosures about Chrome's privacy options, including a clear explanation of what information is collected in Incognito mode.
The settlement is a victory for privacy advocates, who have long argued that Google's data collection practices are intrusive and unfair. The settlement could also have a significant impact on Google's business, as it will be forced to limit its collection of personal information.
However, the settlement does not shield Google from further lawsuits over its data collection practices. Individual consumers can still file their own lawsuits against Google in state courts.
Investors appear to be unconcerned about the settlement, as Google's stock price rose after the announcement. However, the settlement could have a long-term impact on Google's business, as it will be forced to change its data collection practices.