Re: Learn more about our updated Terms of Service

Simon Josefsson <[email protected]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:11:28 +0200
Newsgroups	gmane.linux.debian.devel.general
Message-ID	<[email protected]>
Interesting, so there is a google account for
[email protected] which binds Debian to Google's ToS?
Shouldn't we cancel this account and refuse the ToS?

/Simon

Google <[email protected]> writes:

> [email protected]
>
> Every couple of years, we update our Terms of Service. We wanted to
> let you know ahead of time that the next update will be on July 30,
> 2026.
>
> These changes won’t affect the way you use our
> <https://c.gle/AOPyDKSr7nRefXfjMkndDWyzD-6BgNt2F9IQPJkgap_5q2QBfKnFDolij1sDDQLD5Lr7Ilc7xS2quyeIk_uVJJT_gSsHybJdc8XQqFwgOwe6drQ4nBb144xsFwqX2eYVdGvBmwzzoB46jXVWL2_Hsqgz4QLv1WizB-mz-M0pZ1n3Ob6V6UtMunGn9DIgV3tumSHx16kIj3aZD8NTEeE4xjgBVquZGI9I46WT5e2PRQ2cg-M-dS-TjtT11IEEaUzeYh_Lphxp9LJ3ivJbK3HDHYszLsrbMzswqGqv>services,
> but they should help make it easier for you to understand what to
> expect from Google — and what we expect from you — as you use our
> services.
>
> You can review the
> <https://c.gle/AOPyDKSWKNGny44ygSOFTM0asaaImI5LKntq-Bi0xPaI0oNS-9l_XnYWFMYQgaYAbFjWwHJ3_6DJJxaK_XDaYC28f2SfmUVxPjpIHpf9RsP6wlZTC04zuw-vCuPOR1j0HHBXLWlCLBX3uaDK5t-v20sETHjEnTRZI8IFrmH2p2m970wcICHuCYT9D09NIoklF3fXZyo3yLNhhWId1kjPkFVnNbpnDAEix5NRAjE8n8yO5lDggm2cYzYVYhxWPdq9YhguI7nryHwBZ7c1e55MedU>new
> terms here. If you’re based in the European Economic Area (EEA) or
> Switzerland, we’ve also provided a
> <https://c.gle/AOPyDKRxEEt3fq04zL6RaQoROCPWwJuQ2SzhnEBCw9v-n4WtNd7g5lUYrYBdx8nLywA6yauLddy9ZLbTLZAJ3LftoqPERLQhqCK0cNtU1__ERsHZLFm3z0PEoo3d6-FlxugkO93yqgQ45Kb0ikdutZUrhgDlFXDrCGUPfimvj5Zqcbhm8ncZJ2tONks5s24uxdRdkmLs21kb57v5dyn13GTYD2S-SHK4jqoO3hSn8k6aGVBM_eNi_f6Q2PJyoHnydUj6AUh3CiZoWpckK-pcVpGi>summary
> of the key changes to the EEA version of our terms.
>
> At a glance, here’s what this update means for you:
>
> In general:
>
> We added a section to help you better understand why our services may
> access the internet when not actively engaged, to encourage you to
> check your Internet service plan and your device and network settings,
> as each of those may affect your costs.
>
> We updated and clarified our Settling disputes, governing law, and
> courts section.
>
> We make it clearer how various sections in our terms relate to each other.
>
> If you’re based in the EEA:
>
> In addition to the changes in the In general section, we updated
> various sections to reflect the latest EEA laws and regulations that
> apply to our services, including:
>
> Google’s obligation to make legally-required updates to our digital
> content, services, and goods.
>
> A new, online “withdrawal button” in the EEA instructions on
> withdrawal section.
>
> We also removed the Handling requests for your data section, because
> we’re centralizing our data disclosure language on our
> <https://c.gle/AOPyDKS53ENPzt_pHONwjFu3n0tuqwGyv2qZvtztbdAKaIQHqHdEXXu49Vw0Ba39GatNKNOptNBGg5JnpYmW_JDD5u_Gqh0-4GreGebEzDdJDCPyaNfltnEAr2uBiTHYTn7x6qxl2r-oq6Sp7zas8_arrVd87dEwW4sMwfE3YljwBnbtEVYa2w88CSLpy0TGaJ3bIFxzSsbWKp5Z6l9L6-XH3BEpukYJ6fjYnS8N6R83u1_AiL7q7aj2uxClLPQywU1SZrplGkzGLbtC4XKpIo2Lvr25DsHrVhEOoeRY1A>main
> data disclosure policy page.
>
> If you’re based outside the EEA:
>
> In addition to the changes in the In general section, we added new
> disclosures and disclaimers, including ones about AI outputs.
>
> If you’re based in India, we also added new reporting language about
> our obligations if you violate applicable law.
>
> If you’re a parent or guardian, and you allow your child to use the
> services, please review the updates to our terms with your child and
> help them decide whether they need to make any changes to their
> account. Please remember that these terms apply to you and you’re
> responsible for your child’s activity on the services.
>
> If you don’t agree to the new terms, you should remove
> <https://c.gle/AOPyDKRhtD3ElIDIBN9oH6E3LjE0J-tWc1EXB4_wxD-m7SmCAnkNjAni0fXHF6-NPRglXQHlans5noEAQ8KIBUnvgmeHSB2ejJuzTeq3FKWVtIBJFeFdnvPxs2QWv6Uzl0dRiEHV7FPnozlAsC6trTmQkeJB-1qbOuRzKMPLLSkQ5VarjOjoS9vizc1FA8HOI3vWEB-DXhnNJ431M0i9mtSK5igZsgRXxMOLv3F1WpbiJL2oTgQJzn3fRmuGA6UUrXf4Zv-ZBrpJpQjISgwS4i5_XEXHWWjXu0r2Fkow97AkFD7VJ7LCKrv7Awmbl2M>your
> content and stop using the services. You can also end your
> relationship with us at any time, without penalty, by
> <https://c.gle/AOPyDKQdTHkSH7oixn-_I-hxSp6Q1GxpPZzXU0Dkh81pF84EsO6wt7hqg_zOZAc9rnSrT2ocBAfUM0uJqBgmFL0kYnVW283oq89_T6841iSl2Fm8I9wMUzPOzatGX-3OWrdKwqnfFath_rCkIaGGdRCt0o80uC_0LxpgM1NnJZFvfq6QNsk_QWqBbCJMs0WYoqzuNSa3ncEt6kEtVVWRbR-nL_xNiTP6zar0FHWS-mY9X8x8TiV4O3vxfIRxJdhvq2Fan1hICInPiJ7fxeT9Dhyu78uA6qzyAohX>closing
> your Google Account.
>
> Thank you for using Google services!
>
> © 2026 Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
>
> You have received this email to update you about important changes to
> Google’s Terms of Service.
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