Google Maps is making a major change that improves data privacy

Google announced a major change this Wednesday (5) Google Maps. The location and navigation service will soon change how and how much data it collects about your history.

What’s new is The end of Location Historyor “Timeline” is a special page of the service that displays all the places you have been in chronological order.

For those who have this feature active: Almost all of the person’s movements were recorded. in service. It was also possible to return to check distances and stops on certain days.

According to website Android Police, access to the timeline in web format (i.e. for computer browsers) will be permanently interrupted. Additionally, the resource itself will be redesigned to be more secure and private.

What changes in Google Maps Timeline?

Google Maps Timeline from December 2024 stores data only on the device itself of the user. In other words, travel information is not stored in the cloud and can only be accessed from the mobile phone you use during travel.

Another change is that location log default will be 90 days. Relocations exceeding this period will be automatically deleted by the company.

Users who have currently agreed to have their timelines saved and want to switch to the new format A notification should be expected in the Google Maps app. It will direct you to the data migration that has already been done on the entire device.

Also, brand will offer an encrypted backup For those who want to obtain a copy of the paths traveled in recent years. People who do not accept or do not want to migrate need not take any action and all location history in Timeline will be lost after the deadline.