At its annual developer conference, known as Google I/O, the company announced new privacy and security tools for its products, including its browser, Gmail, Maps, as well as features for Android users. Here’s what we’ll see today
More transparency in the Android operating system
Google is investing in updates for Android 14 that allow users to better control. Understand how location and other data is across phone number library on their devices. For example, with location data, you will be prompted for permission when an app shares your information with third parties for advertising purposes.
This way, you can use the information to decide whether to approve or deny location sharing for each app, so you’re always in control.
Still on the same topic, Google is adding an area called “Data deletion” in the data security section of an app’s Google Play, which makes it easier to request the deletion of your account or other data.
Spam Protection in Google Drive
A new view has been that both tools offer similar functionality it easier to separate and review files. On the addition of a “Spam” folder. The feature will work in a way that will automatically classify content containing spam or abusive content.
Additionally, users can take any document from Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, and Forms and classify it as Spam in the saver tab.
Privacy at Google: Monitoring dark web information
Previously exclusive to Google One subscribers in the United States, the company is expanding access to its dark web report. This will allow bgb directory with a Gmail account to run checks to see if their Gmail address appears on a dark web site.
If the email is in a certain location, instructions will on what actions the user should take to protect themselves. The configuration is for the United States. It is expecte to reach other markets soon.