Google services to offer more accurate information in compliance with EU

In recent months, Google has been making changes to their services to ensure they are in compliance with the European Union’s (EU’s) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR is in place to protect citizens’ privacy and ensure their personal data is collected and used legally.

Google’s search engine is one service providing more accurate information as part of the GDPR compliance process. Google is using new algorithms to better identify and filter out a wider range of material deemed offensive or incorrect. Google also plans to expand their current “right to be forgotten” effort, which allows users to request certain items be removed from search results according to their individual preferences.

Google Maps is also affected, with Google introducing more granular user location data settings for users based in the EU. By allowing users to choose what details are shared with Google and which are kept private, Google hopes to better protect their customers’ privacy.

Google’s video streaming service, YouTube, is also responding to the GDPR. YouTube implemented bulk content deletion in order to quickly remove videos that may be in violation of the GDPR. They are also introducing new user-specific settings, letting viewers pick and choose which kind of videos they see, or even block certain types altogether.

To ensure any data collected by Google is handled in accordance with the GDPR, Google has introduced the Data Transfers Project. This project is designed to establish standardized protocols for transferring user data securely and protect the privacy of those users with all their data protection laws.

For service providers such as Google, the challenge of complying with the GDPR is immense. However, by having a commitment to safe and transparent data handling and incorporating innovative new privacy controls into their services, Google is ensuring that all its customers both inside and outside the EU know their data is secure and privacy respected.