Google quietly changes privacy policy so your Gmail and Photos could be used in targeted ads
Google has updated its privacy policy to allow personal information from Gmail, Google Photos, and Drive to potentially be used for targeted advertising.
Google Photos: What Happened
Dexerto reported on Friday, October 23, 2026 in a story involving Google Photos, Gmail, Drive. Here is how the report opens:
Google has updated its privacy policy to allow personal information from Gmail, Google Photos, and Drive to potentially be used for targeted advertising.
Photos: Dexerto
It is one of many Esports stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Google quietly changes privacy policy so your Gmail and Photos could be used in targeted ads
- Who’s involved: Google Photos, Gmail and Drive
- League: Esports
- First reported: Friday, October 23, 2026 by Dexerto
What’s Next for Google Photos
For fans following Google Photos, the next things to watch are the tournament results, bracket, roster changes and patch notes. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Google Photos?
Google has updated its privacy policy to allow personal information from Gmail, Google Photos, and Drive to potentially be used for targeted advertising. Dexerto reported the story on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Who reported this ESP story?
Dexerto first reported it on Friday, October 23, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Esports news.
Where can I get the latest Esports news today?
The ForTheFans Esports page collects every ESP headline as it breaks, including tournament results, bracket and roster changes, with live scores on our scores page.
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