Source – goldenfrog.com
It was reported that Google updated their privacy policy to remove an important consumer privacy protection as updated till 2016. There was a ban on personally identifiable data collected in the preexisting protection. Google users are left exposed to invasive privacy violations as now it has been removed. The current and future privacy features implemented by Google+ is now under scanner as users are worried about their private data.
Source – eisworld.eu
In the wake of the accidental exposure, Google said it is planning to shut down Google+ for consumers. But that would not happen for roughly 10 months. One easy way to find out whether you are even on Google+ is to visit Gmail inbox and click on your profile picture in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. If it displays “Google+ Profile”, it is safe to assume that user has a Google+ account tied to their general Google Account.
Once deleted, Google+ account will no longer exist and people cannot search for the user on Google+ or access their profile any longer. If the user is still wondering whether they still have a Google+ account and if so, follow the below guide on how to delete your Google+ account:
- Log in to Google+ account.
- In the top left corner of the page, click the drop-down menu and select settings.
- Scroll down to Disable Google+ and click Delete entire Google profile.
- Scroll down at the bottom of the page and check the box next to required.
- Click Remove selected services.
More Ways To Protect Privacy:-
Source – yougottaread.com
To apply more privacy while using a social network, follow the below guides:-
- Use a VPN:- A VPN encrypts user’s Internet connection to keep their privacy and security protected when communicating online.
- Think Before Sharing:- information shared on social media is publicly visible, so it is visible to a large number of people.
- Read the Privacy Policy:- Understand the privacy policy of the social network and adjust settings accordingly, and be aware of how personal data is being collected, used or sold.
- Adjust Privacy Settings:- Set the privacy settings within applications to control how the information is shared and what is kept private.
