Google could be facing fines numbering in the billions if a proposed class action lawsuit filed in California is allowed to proceed.  The lawsuit alleges that Google’s services violate privacy laws because:

• users are misled by the “private browsing” label into thinking that their activity will not be monitored;

• the information tracked in “incognito” may still be bought, shared, and tracked with third parties; and

• such information may be linked to user accounts via the Google Sign-In button or through imported settings. 

Read about the proposed class action lawsuit against Google.