CA-C-001939
Google Maps — Google Maps Platform Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
April 19, 2026
Effective date
April 19, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users developers businesses
Changes
+4 sentences added · −3 sentences removed · 15 sentences modified
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Event Summary

Google Maps updated its Platform Terms of Service on April 19, 2026, modifying 15 sentences and adding 4 new sentences while removing 3 sentences. The exact operational changes are not specified in the detection summary, so the specific impact on consumers, developers, or businesses cannot be determined without access to the full document diff.

LOW

Consumer Impact

Google Maps updated its Platform Terms of Service on April 19, 2026. The change involved modifications to 15 sentences, addition of 4 new sentences, and removal of 3 sentences. Without the specific text of these changes, the operational impact on consumer rights, data handling, or service access cannot be determined. Review the updated terms directly to understand what has changed.

Governance Analysis

Google Maps Platform Terms of Service are binding on developers and businesses that integrate the service into their applications and infrastructure. Changes to these terms may affect data usage rights, API obligations, liability allocation, and pricing. The specific operational significance cannot be determined from the detection summary alone.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
3699fa8286c538913b81ccb32a7199e780fc5c7ea27b9e61757458db5358060b
May 6, 2026 21:28 UTC
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Current Version
ffe70b3044ac09c379f22b3b2eaae0a43076963220acf9c27cfcd4d0c1f41639
April 19, 2026 06:28 UTC
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Change Detected
April 19, 2026 06:28 UTC
Analysis Methodology
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Source Document
https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms
Citation Record
Entity: Google Maps
Document: Google Maps Platform Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-001939
Captured: 2026-04-19 06:28:59 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-19-google-maps-google-maps-platform-terms-of-service-1939/
Accessed: July 1, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

Google Maps Platform Terms of Service was updated on April 19, 2026, with changes to 15 sentences and modifications to contractual language. The specific operational, compliance, or regulatory implications cannot be assessed from the detection summary alone. Organizations using Google Maps Platform should obtain the full diff to evaluate whether the changes affect service agreements, data processing obligations, vendor management, or regulatory compliance frameworks applicable to their use case.

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Document
Google Maps Platform Terms of Service
Entity
Google Maps
Captured
April 19, 2026
Source URL
https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms
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