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

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 31 points 8 months ago (5 children)

Yeah...I feel like the only reason to use incognito has always been "I don't want my porn to show up in my search history and this is easier than manual deletion." It'd be nice if it meant privacy, but the world doesn't run on nice. :(

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago (3 children)

It's really good for present shopping if you use a shared device.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

I'm many use cases, yes.

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