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Google tightens privacy controls for search history and recommendations

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Bleeping Computer ·

Google is rolling out new privacy controls for Search and Google Play, letting users delete saved activity history and limit personalized recommendations. The updates include easier access to auto-delete settings and a new dashboard for managing linked services. These changes aim to give users more transparency and control over their data.

Meridian48 take
The move is a welcome step for privacy, but it's also a strategic response to growing regulatory pressure — and doesn't address Google's core data collection for ad targeting.
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