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Google Wallet finally fixes its overeager autofill problem

Google is updating its Wallet app to allow users to restrict sensitive information from appearing in Autofill, providing granular privacy controls for individual passes and identification documents.

Key Points

  • Google Play services version 26.14 introduces new per-pass privacy settings for Google Wallet.
  • Users can now prevent specific items, such as driver's licenses or passports, from surfacing automatically in forms.
  • The update replaces the previous "all-or-nothing" approach that required enabling Autofill for every stored pass simultaneously.
  • The feature is rolling out in phases to Android users over the coming weeks.

Why it Matters

This update addresses significant privacy concerns regarding the accidental exposure of sensitive personal identification data during routine form filling. By allowing users to selectively authorize Autofill, Google enhances data security and gives individuals greater control over how their private information is shared across digital services.
Android Police Published by Karandeep Singh Oberoi
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