The complaint, at its most basic level, takes aim at the mega company for its 'unlawful and intentional interception and collection' of private communications without users' consent. If the courts rule in favour of the class action lawsuit, Google Chrome users affected by the privacy issue will be able to claim the money back as part of the massive payout. To be eligible for a payout as part of the settlement, you'll need to have used Incognito Mode at some point since June 1, 2016. Houseparty Chrome: How to use the video chat app on your laptop and PC.PS4 and Xbox game fans can trial Google Stadia Pro for free for the next two months.

New information reveals that Incognito Mode, which is marketed as a way to secretly and privately browse the internet without sites tracking your cookies or collecting your information, hasn't exactly been telling you the truth.Ī landmark $5 billion (£4 billion) class-action lawsuit has been filed by lawyers recently, and the lawsuit has lifted the lid on Google's inner workings, revealing the company has been illegally gathering information during private Incognito Mode browsing sessions (via Reuters).Īs a result of a lawsuit filed against Google to the US District Court for the Northern District of California by a partner at the Boies Schiller Flexner law firm, anyone who meets the criteria could be eligible to share in a theoretical $5 billion payout.Īnd that means any one person could claim back up to £4,000.

Heads up: if you've ever used Google Chrome's in-built 'private' browsing feature, Incognito Mode, you may be entitled to claim back some compensation.

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