What Google Does with Your Data

We explain how Google collects data, why, what they do with it, and if they sell your data to third parties.

If you use popular Google services like Google Maps, Gmail, Google Photos, the Google Assistant or even YouTube, your data is being collected. In this video we breakdown the types of data Google receives from you when you use these services, what the company uses the data for, and whether or not it's sold to third parties.

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[NoName-zzls]

One issue you forgot to mention is how google rolls over backwards for any government who want to access your data.. This can be a huge issue if it leads to you getting arrested over some shady searches you did out of curiosity, or if you live in a country with a very authorotarian government they can figure out that you disagree with them politically and have you arrested.. These are just some of the many issues I can see

[Tsioboy]

I've been recommending Google Photos to my friends but they don't use it because of privacy issues...now I am relieved that my photos saved to the said app will never be sold by Google. Thank you for this video.

[cowwithinternet]

We value your privacy, and by that, I mean we give it a price and sell it.

[oryanol]

Thank you for finally clarifying this. So many people misunderstand Google's data collection, yet they want innovation and better AI.

[MyNameIsEarl]

So they sell access to an extremely efficient way of advertising. It gained it's efficiency through data collection, analysis, and being heavily guarded.

Do they sell summaries? As valuable as someone's specific identifying data is, things like "people in this area tend to ____" has a massive amount of value as well.

What they sell in a sentence is basically "we will show your add to people who tend to ____".

From the consumer side, I PREFER targeted ads over blanket ads. If it's an ad I'm forced to sit through, it might as well be something likely to interest me, or have a comedic angle aimed at my age group, and maybe even for something I already like, or want. Of course the generic blanket ads get through more than some smaller more interesting ones. I like to see it as a way for smaller, local businesses to get a chance with a more likely customer base for less money than having to pay for a broader viewership via an older method.

[dhruvsingh]

03:16 is where Title of Video is explained. 😁

[enderged]

Perfect Valentine's Day video for those who are in love with Google <3

[happysmileylips]

Google: Would you like to share this photo with friends? 😁

Me: Nooo Nooo Nooo! Don't you dare send that picture! 😰

[techbeforefries]

Perfectly explained. I do not like how if you decline some data collection it breaks the functionality of your phone, specially the Pixel. A great video would be if Apple collects your data and how it's used in comparison to Google. Apple is seen by most people as this super secure phone when I don't believe that's true.

[thelongestname]

Lol i was thinking about a video and when i search it it instantly pop up in the first row

[mairamaha]

This video is really helpful to know about Google privacy

[mc]

Sold my digital soul to google a long time ago. This is nothing new to me. And I still end up buying the pixel 4. 😅

[CandidDate]

Do they have an ad for person who prefers to opt out of ads?

[Jatinkatdare]

Thank you sir for making this video! well explained and very helpful

[davidhood]

This is why I use Safari, Ecosia, and Word.

[happysmileylips]

For now it's safe, but at any moment the wrong guy can make it not safe. Scary! 😧

[godgod]

I am glad that now there is a utopia ecosystem where people are absolutely anonymous

[danielmiles]

So nice to have such a clear and helpful video from such a handsome and well-spoken host :)

[elizawells]

Thanks Josh, I pretty well figured that All that you said about Google just now, about why Google collect our date. But it was good to hear it fome you. Although about Targeting Special ads for me, I never understood why... When I am Always going to Google maps to find out what bus to take me where I want to go. After So many years of doing this, that I Don't Understand why I get Bombarded with New Car, New Pick Ups truck, etc. Ads. It seems that Google doesn't know that I don't have money for a new vehicle, either. In others words my income. Just one question, when I look at the permissions as I am thinking of installing an app, They are the People I worry about most about my data. So much that I usually change my mind about the app all together. Have you done a video on app. Permissions? If so, would you tell me how I can watch it. I'm Subscribed with you with Notifications, too.
Anything about This I sure would appreciate.
Thank you, & Both Thumbs Up!

[Tsioboy]

Alrighty then I'm still cool on using Google Photos to back up my photos <3