Google Maps is bringing THESE 5 privacy-focused upgrades on Android and iOS. Here’s what you should know
Google Maps has announced a number of privacy-focused features designed to give users more control over their personal information. The Mountain View, California-based company said the new features will be rolled out to Android and iOS users over the next year, and users will receive a notification when the update is available for their account.
In a blog post about the new features coming to Maps, Google wrote: “Your location information is personal. We’re committed to keeping it safe, private and in your control… So you can spend less time worrying about your data, and more time exploring new places, getting where you need to go or hanging out with friends — all with the help of Maps.”
1) More control over location data:
Google said on Tuesday that it will soon start storing users’ location data directly on their device, a move touted as giving users more control over their data. Notably, the location history setting is turned off by default and users will be able to delete all or part of their location timeline at any time or turn off the setting entirely.
2) End-to-end encryption on cloud:
Google says that users will be able to back up their location data to the cloud to protect it from being lost, and that the data stored in the cloud will be end-to-end encrypted, meaning that no one other than the end user will be able to access this information. The Android maker says this feature will be particularly useful for users who are getting a new phone or are at risk of losing their existing device.
3) Changes to location history policy:
Google has announced that it will now set a default timeline of three months for auto-deletion of Location History which means any data older than that would be deleted automatically as compared to the 18 months timeline which was set previously. However, users will have the option to increase the period of location history or turn off the auto-delete settings.
4) Delete all data related to a specific location:
Google Maps users will soon be able to delete all information related to their recent activity for a specific place on Maps with a few simple steps.
While Google still provided the option to remove the location data in the Maps app but the new settings will provide users with the ability to remove the related Google Web and App Activity all at once, reported The Verge.
5) Changes to blue dot:
Google said that blue dot on the Maps app which showed location of users as of yet will now also allow them take a look at some key privacy settings. Tapping on the blue dot will now all users to see if their Location History or Timeline settings are turned on if they have given Maps access to their device’s location.go
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Published: 13 Dec 2023, 02:37 PM IST
Google Maps has announced a number of privacy-focused features designed to give users more control over their personal information. The Mountain View, California-based company said the new features will be rolled out to Android and iOS users over the next year, and users will receive a notification when the update is available for their account.
In a blog post about the new features coming to Maps, Google wrote: “Your location information is personal. We’re committed to keeping it safe, private and in your control… So you can spend less time worrying about your data, and more time exploring new places, getting where you need to go or hanging out with friends — all with the help of Maps.”
1) More control over location data:
Google said on Tuesday that it will soon start storing users’ location data directly on their device, a move touted as giving users more control over their data. Notably, the location history setting is turned off by default and users will be able to delete all or part of their location timeline at any time or turn off the setting entirely.
2) End-to-end encryption on cloud:
Google says that users will be able to back up their location data to the cloud to protect it from being lost, and that the data stored in the cloud will be end-to-end encrypted, meaning that no one other than the end user will be able to access this information. The Android maker says this feature will be particularly useful for users who are getting a new phone or are at risk of losing their existing device.
3) Changes to location history policy:
Google has announced that it will now set a default timeline of three months for auto-deletion of Location History which means any data older than that would be deleted automatically as compared to the 18 months timeline which was set previously. However, users will have the option to increase the period of location history or turn off the auto-delete settings.
4) Delete all data related to a specific location:
Google Maps users will soon be able to delete all information related to their recent activity for a specific place on Maps with a few simple steps.
While Google still provided the option to remove the location data in the Maps app but the new settings will provide users with the ability to remove the related Google Web and App Activity all at once, reported The Verge.
5) Changes to blue dot:
Google said that blue dot on the Maps app which showed location of users as of yet will now also allow them take a look at some key privacy settings. Tapping on the blue dot will now all users to see if their Location History or Timeline settings are turned on if they have given Maps access to their device’s location.go
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Published: 13 Dec 2023, 02:37 PM IST
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