Google provides a dashboard to manage and delete your collected data, including options to stop future data collection or set automatic deletion after a period. [ more ]
Google settled a class action lawsuit by agreeing to delete billions of records and placing restrictions on user tracking.
Despite disputes, Google is implementing changes to enhance user privacy, such as automatic blocking of third-party cookies and data deletion. [ more ]
UniSuper's Private Cloud subscription was accidentally deleted due to an inadvertent misconfiguration, causing a deletion cascade across multiple regions. [ more ]
Singapore deletes its COVID-era contact tracing data
The Singapore government has deleted almost all personal data collected from its COVID tracking systems, including TraceTogether and SafeEntry.
The deletion of data is in accordance with the country's COVID-19 Temporary Measures Act, which mandated the removal of personal data by January 5, 2024. [ more ]
Cars collect an astonishing amount of data ranging from retina scans to text messages' contents (unencrypted!) But Privacy4Cars offers an easy way to wipe data retroactively via a free app and also check your vehicle to find out what data your car (1/2) https://t.co/Hw3zP4TMFQ
Google is deleting unused accounts this week. Here's how to save your old data
Google will start deleting inactive accounts that haven't been used in at least two years, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, Meet, Calendar, Photos, and YouTube.
To prevent your account from being deleted, sign in to your Google account before December 1st.
If you want to keep specific data from a product you haven't used, sign in to that particular service. [ more ]