Data processor mode is currently only available for users on managed ChromeOS devices in these countries.
Chrome Update ensures users have the latest version of Chrome with its security updates and protections. This article is for administrators and end users who want to learn about what data is collected by Chrome Update and how it’s processed by Google.
Configurations and related articles
This is an Essential Service under data processor mode and is on by default.
For more information, including how to turn auto-updates on or off, see Manage updates on ChromeOS devices.
Data processed by this service
Data is processed by Chrome Update to keep managed devices secure and protected.
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Data Type / Category
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Description
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Examples
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Data Subject Rights supporting features
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| Device Information | Diagnostic data that includes details about device hardware and software | OS & system details | — |
| User Information | Diagnostic data that includes details about user actions | Pseudonymous identifiers & details about user actions | — |
| Browser Information | This is required about each request to use the Chrome Update service. | Browser ID, service/platform name, internet protocols, version/installation details, performance metrics | — |
| Location Information | Web address information | IP Address | — |
Purpose of processing the data
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Essential Services.
- To develop, deliver and install updates to the Essential Services subscribed to by Customer (including new functionality related to the Essential Services subscribed to by Customer).
- Abuse and security threat detection, prevention and protection (such as automatic scanning for and reporting of CSAM, scanning for viruses (to the extent permitted and/or required by applicable EU or EU member state law), phishing, malware and other indicators of security threats, that may affect any of Google’s services).
- Improving and optimizing the performance and core functionality of accessibility, privacy, security and IT infrastructure efficiency of the Essential Services.
- Internal reporting, financial reporting, revenue planning, capacity planning and forecast modeling (including product strategy).
- Complying with legal obligations.
- For ChromeOS and Chrome browser usage statistics and crash reports.
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