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Google still faces big problems with its Chrome browser's private
browsing feature. In the past, a serious complaint led to a huge fine of $5
billion for Google. Now, there's a new legal case in California. This case has
forced the technology giant to promise that they will erase any information
collected when people use Chrome's private mode.
Switching to Incognito Mode in Chrome may feel like a stealth move for
private browsing, but it's not as hidden as many think. Even in this mode,
sites we visit can still see what we're doing online.
Recently in the USA, Google made headlines when The Verge reported that
they're set to remove loads of user data collected during Incognito browsing
sessions. This came after discussions about how much data Google was collecting
without users really knowing.
Google has now agreed to be more transparent. They've promised to better
explain what data they collect when you're in Incognito Mode. This is to help
users understand that turning on Incognito doesn't mean they're invisible
online.
What's more, Google is working to upgrade Incognito Mode. They want to
give us clear info on what Incognito does and doesn't hide, showing how our
data is used.
Lastly, Google is adding a new feature that blocks cookies from
third-party sites by default when you're in Incognito. This is aimed at making
your private browsing a bit more private from prying eyes of other websites.
