Google to permanently delete users' location history for privacy

The Guardian June 6, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC

Google will permanently delete users' location history, saving data locally on devices. Users have until 1 December to save old journeys. Default storage time reduced to three months from a year and a half. Google aims to protect users' privacy amid law enforcement pressure. The company faced scrutiny for storing sensitive location data despite privacy concerns. Google assures users their location information is safe and not sold to advertisers.


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