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$5 billion Google lawsuit over ‘incognito mode’ tracking moves a step closer to trial
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this post was submitted on 08 Aug 2023
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People still don't know what the incognito mode does, huh
The name is blatantly misleading. The very definition of the term "incognito" means having one's true identity concealed, so I can't blame anyone with comprehension of the English language for being misled at a glance. However, like anyone else here, I do not expect this to lead to any actual progress toward more privacy.
True, but it also explicitly states on the incognito new tab page that it doesn't prevent tracking. Personally, I don't see Google losing this case.