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

submitted 9 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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[–] alquicksilver@lemmy.world 27 points 9 months ago (2 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. :(

[–] fubo@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago

Also, TCP/IP requires that the server receive your IP address (or that of a proxy, VPN endpoint, etc.) so that it can send the response back. Opening a new browser window doesn't change that.

[–] Bananigans@lemmings.world 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] Toes@ani.social 2 points 9 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] Bananigans@lemmings.world 3 points 9 months ago

I'm many use cases, yes.

[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 1 points 9 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.