Passports and driver’s licenses, easier to process thanks to Google: new function

Google has launched a new tool within Chrome that promises to simplify the lives of millions of users who usually fill out official online forms.

The company incorporated an update to its Improved AutoCompletewhich can now securely store and complete passport numbers, driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. According to the company’s official blog, this improvement is designed to “save time and reduce errors when filling out digital applications.”

How the new Google tool works

According to the specialized portal 9to5Googlethe feature is now available on the latest version of chrome for computers and is activated through the configuration section of Autocomplete.

Once enabled, it allows enter data from official documents y save them encrypted in the user’s account. So, when you access a trusted site that requires this information, the browser can automatically complete itjust as you do with passwords or payment methods.

The main difference is that these new fields, passports, licenses and other documents, are processed locally or through the google cloud with advanced encryption. This means that Neither the company nor third parties can access the stored numbers without the user’s consent.. Besides, Chrome will show a prior notification before filling out any sensitive document.

Privacy and Feature Availability

The company assured that the data remains under the same protection than the rest of the information personal synchronized in the account Google. According to PCWorld, Chrome In this case, it uses a “secure autocomplete” model, designed especially to reduce risks in government or banking procedures.

Google has also clarified that the Users can remove, edit or disable this feature at any time from the configuration panel. If you choose this option, you can follow the following steps:

1. Open Chrome on your computer.
2. Click on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner → Configuration.
3. In the side menu, select Autofill and passwords (o “Autofill and passwords”).
4. Within that section, select Enhanced Autofill.
5. In the “Saved information” section, locate the data you want to delete.
6. To delete individual dataclick More (⋮) → Delete next to the corresponding element.
7. To clear all autofill datago to Chrome → Three dot menu → More tools → Clear browsing dataselect the period and check the “Autofill form data” option.
8. You can also disable the option To stop Chrome from offering to save passports or licenses: On the same Enhanced AutoFill screen, turn off the “Enable Enhanced AutoFill” switch.

For now, the tool is available in several countries, including the United States, where it can be used to complete applications on state and federal portals. The company plans to progressively expand its availability to other regions in the coming months.

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