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Google tweaks privacy settings to keep less data on new users by default

The search giant said that starting Wednesday, it will automatically and continuously delete web and app activity and location history for new users after 18 months

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Settings for existing users won't be affected but the company will send reminders about the feature.

AP | PTI

1 min read Last Updated : Jun 24 2020 | 10:49 PM IST

Google is tweaking its privacy settings to keep less data on new users by default.

The search giant said that starting Wednesday, it will automatically and continuously delete web and app activity and location history for new users after 18 months.

Settings for existing users won't be affected but the company will send reminders about the feature.

The change comes after Google added new controls last year that allow users to effectively put an expiry date on their data, by providing the option to auto-delete location history, search, voice and YouTube activity data after three or 18 months.

The company is also making it

Topics : Google privacy User data information

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