Google Settles $5 Billion , ‘Incognito Mode’ Privacy Lawsuit.br In 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed br against Google alleging that the tech br giant spied on those who engaged br "incognito" mode in Chrome, AP reports. .br In 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed br against Google alleging that the tech br giant spied on those who engaged br "incognito" mode in Chrome, AP reports. .br The suit claimed that Chrome users were tricked br into believing that their internet activities br wouldn't be tracked while using the feature.br The suit claimed that Chrome users were tricked br into believing that their internet activities br wouldn't be tracked while using the feature.br However, plaintiffs claim that their br browsing details were still cataloged by br Google's ad technologies and more.br However, plaintiffs claim that their br browsing details were still cataloged by br Google's ad technologies and more.br They assert than an "unaccountable trove br of information" was collected by Google. .br They assert than an "unaccountable trove br of information" was collected by Google. .br On Dec. 28, Google agreed to settle br the lawsuit for $5 billion.br A federal judge must first br approve the settlement. .br A federal judge must first br approve the settlement. .br A final settlement agreement is br expected to be presented by Feb. 24.br Google has yet to issue a statement br about the newest turn of events.