Google Chrome gets a security and privacy makeover: What it means for you

Chrome's Safety Check can now protect you proactively.

Google Chrome gets a security and privacy makeover: What it means for you
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  • Chrome’s Safety Check will now proactively protect you by revoking old permissions, flagging abusive notifications, and alerting you to security issues.
  • You can now unsubscribe from annoying website notifications with a single tap on Pixel phones.
  • One-time permissions allow you to grant websites temporary access to your camera, microphone, or location.

Google is rolling out a suite of updates to its Chrome browser that aim to enhance user security and privacy online. The updates, which accompany the latest version of Chrome, include a proactive Safety Check, streamlined notification management, and one-time website permissions.

Google Chrome proactive safety check