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Google To Face Court Case Regarding Chrome User Data Collection Again

Around 2020, Google was taken to court for allegedly storing personal data of users of the Google Chrome web browser, even though the Chrome Sync feature was not used. This feature allows users to synchronize settings and various personal details such as account name, password and so on for use on web browsers on other devices by logging into their Google account.The suit was originally filed because it was found that Google appears to be collecting all of this personal data even though the Chrome Sync feature is not being used by users. This suit was later dismissed in 2022 because the judge at that time, Yvonne Gonzalez Roger agreed with Google's explanation that Google Chrome users at that time already agreed to the terms and conditions set by Google.The terms of use of the web browser include confirmation of permission to collect data entered into the web browser.However, it has been reported that the case has been reopened recently, with judge Milan D. Smith Jr. said that the decision given to the previous judge did not take into account that the user did not understand the terms and conditions given.This can be seen through the statement where Google itself informs users that if Chrome Sync is not activated, these personal details will not be taken by Google and stored in their data center. Therefore, the case is reopened, and the trial will begin again.Google has also said that they do not agree with the reopening of this case, and say that the evidence is on their side, and that they are not at fault in this Chrome Sync usage issue.