Google Rolls Out Updated Privacy Controls for Search Services and Google Play
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Google is rolling out new privacy controls for its Search services (including Search, Maps, Shopping, Hotels, Flights, Translate, and News) and Google Play, giving users more transparency and control over how their activity data is stored and used for personalized recommendations. The updates will appear in users' Google Accounts over the coming days.
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bskyGoogle Rolls Out Updated Privacy Controls for Search Services and Google Playcysecurity.newsKey quotes
· 3 pulledGoogle is introducing a fresh set of privacy controls for its Search services and Google Play, allowing users to better manage their saved activity and personalized recommendations.
The company announced the changes through an email titled 'New privacy settings for Search services,' stating that the update is designed to offer users greater transparency and control over how their information is stored and used.
According to Google, Search services include Search, Maps, Shopping, Hotels, Flights, Translate and News.
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