Google has made changes to its data retention practices in a move aimed at guaranteeing that it only keeps information on new users for a set period. The tech giant, which also owns YouTube, said the new privacy improvements would give users more control of their data. It said on Thursday that rather than keeping this as an option, it is now making it a default setting for new users. For those who already have such settings turned on, there will be no change, but Google said it would actively remind users of the ability to make changes. “While policymakers continue their work, we will continue ours by challenging ourselves to make helpful products with less data, and help raise the bar on privacy for everyone,” he added.

Source: The Irish Times June 24, 2020 16:00 UTC