Google to delete location data of users visiting an abortion clinic

Google will delete location data showing when users visit an abortion clinic, the company said, after concern that a digital trail could inform law enforcement if an individual terminates a pregnancy illegally.

The update on Friday comes as US Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe vs Wade ruling that recognised a woman's constitutional right to an abortion.  The ruling handed a victory to Republicans and conservatives who want to limit or ban the procedure.

In a blog post, Google said it would remove location history data about some "particularly personal" places from a Google account shortly after someone visits,