Google Loses Bid for Class Certification in Safari Browser Tracking Lawsuit

A Delaware federal court has denied class certification to plaintiffs in a lawsuit alleging that Google bypassed privacy settings on Apple's Safari browser to track users without consent.

The lawsuit, which has been ongoing for some time, claims that Google used encryption keys to identify and target Safari users with ads, despite their privacy settings indicating otherwise. However, the court ruled that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate that the destroyed encryption keys would have provided a reliable way of identifying class members.

The ruling is significant, as it could impact the ability of affected users to pursue claims against Google for allegedly violating their privacy rights. The case has been ongoing since 2026 and has garnered attention from various parties due to its implications on online tracking and data protection.