Writing in The Verge, Emma Roth reports that Google will face a reopened lawsuit that alleges that it collects user data through Chrome without their consent. The suit concerns Chrome sync which allows users to use Chrome seamlessly across all of their devices. Google’s general privacy policy suggests that user data would not be gathered if users did not turn on Chrome sync, but the suit alleges that Google gathered data on browsing history, IP addresses, and cookie and browser identifiers without user permission. Whatever the outcome of this case, it is good reminder that your data is the price you pay for the free online tools and services that have become an essential part of everyday life.
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