Google is launching a new tool called Privacy Checkup. This tool helps people manage what third-party apps can see in their Google accounts. It focuses on apps people sign into using Google. People often grant permissions to these apps. They might forget about them later. This new checkup makes it easier to find those permissions. It also makes it easier to remove them if wanted.
(Google Adds “Privacy Checkup” for Third-Party App Permissions)
People connect many apps to their Google accounts. These apps ask for access to different information. This might include their email or contacts. People sometimes approve these requests quickly. Later, they might lose track of which apps have access. The Privacy Checkup aims to solve this problem. It puts all these app permissions in one simple place. Users can see a list of apps they’ve connected. They can see exactly what data each app can access. Users can then choose to remove access for any app. This gives people more control over their information.
(Google Adds “Privacy Checkup” for Third-Party App Permissions)
Google says this is part of their ongoing work on privacy. They want users to understand their settings. They also want users to manage them easily. The Privacy Checkup joins other existing privacy tools from Google. Users can find it in their Google Account settings. They look under the “Security” section. Then they find “Third-party apps with account access”. The Privacy Checkup guides them through reviewing permissions step by step. This update is rolling out now. It should be available to all users in the coming weeks.