Google Enhances Location Data Protection and Control with New Updates
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Google is making changes to its storage of location data in order to enhance privacy and security. Currently, location history is stored on devices and Google's servers, but the shift will ensure that it remains solely on users' hardware. Additionally, the default storage period will be reduced to three months from the current 18 months. The data will be encrypted if users choose to store it in the cloud. These changes will limit Google's access to users' location records and make it inaccessible to law enforcement. Privacy advocates welcome the move, while some remain skeptical about Google's commitment to data protection.
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