Alphabet Inc's Google said on Wednesday it will automatically delete some location history after 18 months for new users and make it easier for everyone to access its search, Maps and YouTube apps without being tracked.
FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed Youtube logo is seen in front of displayed"Streaming service" words in this illustration taken March 24, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo
OAKLAND, Calif. - Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Wednesday it will automatically delete some location history after 18 months for new users and make it easier for everyone to access its search, Maps and YouTube apps without being tracked. The updates to Google’s privacy controls arrive as the world’s largest search engine faces heightened scrutiny on its data collection practices. New privacy laws in California and Europe have prompted internet companies to adjust practices over the last two years. Several lawsuits by consumers and U.S. state attorneys general in the last few months have accused Google of deception in data gathering.
Under Google’s updated settings, YouTube’s viewing history of new users will disappear after 36 months and location tracking and web browsing history will get dropped after 18 months. Users have the option of choosing shorter or longer timeframes.Users can more easily search in what Google calls “incognito mode,” by just holding down their profile picture at the top of the search, Maps or YouTube apps. Previously, an additional click in the apps’ menu was required.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Google will now proactively delete certain user data after 18 months - Business InsiderBusiness Insider is a fast-growing business site with deep financial, media, tech, and other industry verticals. Launched in 2007, the site is now the largest business news site on the web.
Read more »
Coronavirus updates: Up to 150K deaths possible by July 18, CDC saysJUST IN: A new CDC forecast says the U.S. could soon see 150,000 fatalities as coronavirus cases continue to climb across the country.
Read more »
Luckin gets another de-listing notice from Nasdaq, shares slump 18%Luckin Coffee Inc disclosed on Tuesday that it received a de-listing notice from the Nasdaq Inc last week after it failed to file its annual report, sending the shares of the Chinese coffee chain down about 18%.
Read more »
Jinger Duggar Reveals Her Pregnancy Is Not Like the First In 18-Week UpdateJinger Duggar just posted the CUTEST 18-week bump shot!
Read more »
These Black teens are turning 18 in Tamir Rice’s AmericaTamir Rice should have been celebrating his 18th birthday this week. We talked to 31 Black teens turning 18 this year about growing up Black and male in America.
Read more »