Google Settlement on Incognito Mode Privacy

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Google settles a lawsuit regarding the privacy of users in Incognito mode in Chrome browser. Incognito mode doesn't make your activities invisible to search engines or other third parties. Private browsing mode doesn't prevent websites from seeing your location or stop your internet service provider from logging your activities. Using a virtual private network can help protect your IP address. It's unlikely that you're truly anonymous online.

Key Points

  • Incognito mode in Chrome browser doesn't provide complete anonymity online.
  • Using a virtual private network (VPN) can enhance privacy protection.
  • Certain search engines and browsers offer more privacy-focused options.

Pros

  • Users of Incognito mode in Chrome browser will have more privacy while surfing the internet.
  • Google will purge billions of records containing personal information from users as part of the settlement.

Cons

  • Incognito mode does not make your activities invisible to search engines or third parties.
  • Private browsing mode does not prevent websites from seeing your location or stop your internet service provider from logging your activities.