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Google's Maps Glitch Causes Widespread Data Loss

3/25/2025

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Google has admitted to a technical glitch that resulted in the loss of customer data from its Maps Timeline feature, leaving users frustrated as they discovered missing timelines over the weekend. While some can recover their data through encrypted backups, many are left without options. This incident adds to growing concerns about data retention practices, echoing similar troubles faced by companies like Veeam and Cloudflare.

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Story summary

Google has admitted to a technical glitch that resulted in the loss of customer data from its Maps Timeline feature, leaving users frustrated as they discovered missing timelines over the weekend. While some can recover their data through encrypted backups, many are left without options. This incident adds to growing concerns about data retention practices, echoing similar troubles faced by companies like Veeam and Cloudflare.