Exploring Private Browsing: Key Facts for Keeping Your Online Activity Secret.
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A legal settlement has put Google's Incognito mode into the spotlight, despite it being around for nearly a decade. The settlement aims to give people more privacy when they use Incognito mode in the Chrome browser.
Google agreed to a settlement but is not paying consumers directly. Lawyers estimate the value of the protected personal information due to stricter safeguards to be worth billions.
Private browsing modes are available in almost all major internet browsers. These modes don't keep your browsing history or auto-fill information, giving a sense of a 'fresh start'.
Private browsing modes, including Incognito, don't completely protect your privacy. Your IP address and the websites you visit can still track your location and activities.
Google's settlement includes measures like purging records and adding privacy disclosures. Even with private browsing modes, VPNs, and privacy-focused search engines, online anonymity is tough to achieve.
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What is the purpose of the legal settlement regarding Google's Incognito mode?
The settlement aims to give people more privacy when they use Incognito mode in the Chrome browser.
Is Google directly paying consumers as part of the settlement?
Google agreed to a settlement but is not paying consumers directly.
Do private browsing modes like Incognito completely protect your privacy?
Private browsing modes, including Incognito, don't completely protect your privacy. Your IP address and the websites you visit can still track your location and activities.
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