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Google admits Chrome Incognito mode tracks users — what you need to know (www.tomsguide.com)

submitted 10 months ago by L4s@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Google admits Chrome Incognito mode tracks users — what you need to know::Google is adding new disclaimers to Chrome after the search giant settled a class-action lawsuit regarding how incognito mode isn’t actually as private as it appears to be.

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[–] Toes@ani.social 3 points 10 months ago (2 children)

The computer has the ability to make accounts, so people have their own personal spaces.

[–] Bananigans@lemmings.world 3 points 10 months ago

I'm many use cases, yes.

[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 1 points 10 months ago

I've never seen someone use this in the home (i.e., non-business/school) environment.

Browsers have their own user profiles now, but that's a much newer feature than Incognito mode.