Cloud Computing: Google no longer to scan Gmail messages for selling Targeted Advertisements
June 25, 2017
Grazed from CrazyEngineers. Author: Editorial Staff.
In a move to revamp the privacy and security measures, Google has recently stated that its free Consumer Gmail content would not be used or scanned for any ads personalization henceforth. The policy change would put an end to the practice which has been in place since the launch of Gmail in 2004.
Gmail is the world’s preeminent email provider with more than 1.2 billion users. To make up for its free services, the Tech major sifted through what the Gmail users were discussing and showing ads relevant to some of the topics. This naturally prompted privacy and security concerns amongst its many users…
The Ads shown however are based on users’ settings. Users can change settings at any time, including disabling ads personalization. The move effectively brings the widely-used email service in line with its enterprise offering, G Suite…
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