Google Privacy

Google claims it doesn’t want to kill ad blockers but protect users’ privacy

In a new blog post, the software giant wants developers to write extensions to prevent privacy issues.

Google I/O 2019: Security, privacy, inclusive AI were defining themes of the keynote

It waits to be seen how effective these additions will be in the real world use case scenarios.

Google I/O 2019: Privacy controls for Maps, Search, Pixel phones announced

Google is launching an Incognito mode for Google Maps and Google search later this year.

After Facebook, Google disables Screenwise Meter app that it paid users to install

Google's Screenwise Meter app was also paying users to share their complete data with the company.

Google is secretly monitoring your location since early 2017, even if you had disabled location services: Report

This location-sharing practice has been employed on all modern day Android devices to collect cell tower addresses.

Japan court tells Google to hide man's criminal past

A Japanese court has directed Google to hide a man's criminal past from its search results, saying he has "the right to be forgotten" to rebuild his life

Google defends its position on email scanning after child porn tip-off to police

Spaniard who took on Google happy with 'right to be forgotten' steps

Lawsuit against Google over Gmail faces hurdle, says US judge

A US judge on Thursday said some plaintiffs accusing Google of improperly scanning their email faced a significant hurdle in their attempt to move forward with the lawsuit as a class action.

French court orders Google to display fine for privacy breach