Google Mobility Reports: How Your Location Was Protected
Google made maps and charts to show how people moved less or more during the pandemic, to help health teams see changes when people work from home or stay inside.
The goal was simple: give a clear picture without exposing people, so it can guide public action, not point at anyone.
Only data from users who had Location History turned on was used, then numbers were grouped and made anonymized so no single person can be found.
Google compared activity to a usual time, and reported the percentage changes in visits and movement.
Some results that were too small or shaky were left out, because they wanted only privacy-safe and reliable info.
The reports are public and meant for planners and curious people, they show trends not people.
It’s a tool to help decisions, while keeping personal details private, not for tracking someone.
Share if you think this kind of data should stay open and safe for everyone.
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Google COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports: Anonymization Process Description(version 1.1)
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