Data privacy is important, no matter who you are and what your reason for browsing the Internet. Most of us would prefer to keep it private and not visible to others. Often, a typical day’s browsing history may include searches about private medical conditions, silly questions, and sometimes information about financial or personal data.
A useful new feature has come for Android users. With just a few taps, you can quickly delete the last 15 minutes of your Google Chrome browsing history. To access this feature, click the three dots in the upper-right corner of Chrome, then select “Clear browsing data.” By default, this will delete the most recent quarter-hour of your browsing activity.
In Google’s ongoing efforts to increase user privacy, they’ve also made it easier to clear your site data and recent tabs in one convenient location.
To make it even simpler, Google has provided a helpful GIF on its website that shows how easy this new tool is to use. you can check it Here,
So, feel free to be as enthusiastic or adventurous as you want online; With just a few taps, you can quickly erase any trace of your digital journey.
In a recent update, Google also introduced the Dark Web Report, which provides users with the ability to check if their Gmail address has been exposed on the dark web. This report is now easily available in the Google Apps account menu on Android, with plans to bring it to iOS soon. Your online security just got more comprehensive.
How the Dark Web Report operates
By subscribing to a Google One membership, you gain access to a feature that allows you to set up a profile to monitor the dark web. This feature serves the purpose of alerting you if your personal information has been found in data breaches.
This is how it works:
Dark Web Data Check: You can search the Dark Web to identify any data associated with your email address or any other information included in your monitoring profile. The results of these searches may include the following details:
- Your name
- Address
- phone number
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- User name
- Password
- eligibility criteria
Dark Web reports are currently available in specific countries and regions. Google intends to broaden this support by adding more countries and regions over time. To confirm where Dark Web reports are accessible, you can check availability in your region.
To be eligible for the Dark Web Report, you must have a consumer Google Account. Please note that Google Workspace accounts and supervised accounts are not compatible with the Dark Web Report.
To unlock specific features like continuous dark web monitoring of your personal information, access to results beyond your email address, and receive notifications for new results, you’ll need a paid Google One subscription.
