CA-C-002121
Google Maps — Google Maps Platform Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
May 15, 2026
Effective date
May 15, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users
Changes
+1 sentence added · 1 sentence modified
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Event Summary

Google Maps Platform Terms of Service added a reference to 'AppSheet Automation' in the Productivity and Collaboration section on May 15, 2026. This appears to be a navigation or menu update listing AppSheet Automation as an available product alongside existing tools like AppSheet, Gemini Enterprise, and Google Workspace. The change does not modify user rights, data practices, or service obligations; it updates the product listing displayed in the terms document.

LOW

Consumer Impact

This change adds a reference to AppSheet Automation in the product listing section of the terms. AppSheet Automation is described as a tool to 'build automations and applications on a unified platform.' The updated terms do not modify how data is collected, used, or shared, nor do they change user obligations or rights. This is a navigation or informational update to the document's product menu.

Governance Analysis

This change has no material operational significance. It updates the product menu displayed in the terms document but does not alter service obligations, data practices, consumer rights, or compliance requirements.

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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
21aceb2e2a9356fa076ffa988f681a1c6d89b1efa6dfa417839f40ead8b4c24f
May 9, 2026 02:14 UTC
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Current Version
fc5b20fc5ddea9c718f8cce737edd2106e8a1f51d2013b0a3792832bb1edf278
May 15, 2026 00:44 UTC
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Change Detected
May 15, 2026 00:44 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-002121
Captured: 2026-05-15 00:44:07 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-15-google-maps-google-maps-platform-terms-of-service-2121/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a product menu or navigation update with no material impact on terms of service obligations, data processing practices, or consumer rights. No compliance action is required. If the organization uses Google Maps Platform, this change does not affect DPAs, privacy notices, vendor contracts, or regulatory reporting.

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Document
Google Maps Platform Terms of Service
Entity
Google Maps
Captured
May 15, 2026
Source URL
https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms
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