Google is set to automatically delete user data including their location and search history after 18 months, in a landmark update to its privacy settings. YouTube was also included in the shakeup, and will now start removing users' history data after 36 months. Google has said it will start deleting all user data automatically after 18 monthsYouTube, which is owned by Google, will start deleting user data after 36 months. 'Last year we introduced auto-delete controls, which give you the choice to have Google automatically and continuously delete your Location History, search, voice and YouTube activity data after three or 18 months.' Among other changes announced, Google said it would add access to Google account settings directly from it search engine, so user could search for 'is my Google account secure?'

Source: Daily Mail June 25, 2020 12:55 UTC