The tech giant is now auto-deleting search and location history, along with voice commands, after 18 months by default. The changes only apply to new users, but Google will remind those with existing accounts via notifications and email applying the auto-delete controls. Google introduced auto-delete controls last year that automatically and continuously deleted location history, search, voice and YouTube activity after three or 18 months. Users can turn on the controls directly in Search by searching for things like 'Google Privacy Checkup' and 'Is my Google Account Secure? Users can turn on the controls directly in Search by searching for things like 'Google Privacy Checkup' and 'Is my Google Acount Secure?'

Source: Daily Mail June 24, 2020 17:11 UTC