Google is asking Google Maps users to explicitly choose to use their location data to improve the Google Maps service, including establishing real-time traffic conditions and detecting accidental disturbances that cause poor traffic on the way. The consent request is made through a prompt window in the application, and the following content can be seen when it pops up.
How navigation data make the map better, Google uses your and other people’s navigation data to improve the map for everyone. As you navigate, Google collects some details, such as GPS location and the route you take. This data may be used to allow others to see information, including real-time traffic conditions and disturbances caused by accidents, and to help them find the fastest route.
These updates to the map will not be associated with your Google account or device. But it’s worth noting that if you don’t agree to press the Start button, the navigation function will be limited to an extremely simple static list of directions, and only provide street view tips at every step of the turn, which is equivalent to going back 20 years and using 2001. Map application.
In addition, the user was not informed in the pop-up window that this was a request for consent, nor did he explain the consequences of rejection. The consent request is expected to be rolled out on iOS and Android starting Monday.
