Google has reached an agreement to delete extensive search data in response to a privacy lawsuit, signaling a significant step towards safeguarding user privacy.
The settlement, pending court approval, requires Google to eliminate billions of records associated with Chrome’s incognito mode.
This move comes amid efforts to replace tracking cookies with a privacy-focused ad targeting system.
The resolution, though not involving cash damages, allows affected users recourse for potential claims.
This development underscores a growing emphasis on transparency and user data protection in tech practices.
The settlement’s terms, including a five-year block …