Google extended an apology to its G Suite customers after revealing that it stored passwords of some enterprise users in plaintext for years. Storing passwords without cryptographic hashes expose them to hacking risk as they become readable. The issue has been around since 2005 and Google, in a statement, said it is working with enterprise administrators to ensure that the users reset their passwords.

Facebook, Google and Twitter, among other technology firms, have reportedly not agreed to share details of their correspondence with Election Commission with RTI applicants over privacy concerns. Applicants reportedly sought correspondence details about misinformation on social media during general elections and content takedown requests. EC has reportedly not decided if it'll share the details.

Google is quietly keeping track of every single purchase you have made in years, thanks to purchase receipts sent to your personal Gmail account. According to the report, the information is made available to users via a private web tool which, the company claims, keeps your data private. Google, however, stressed it does not use the information for personalized ad tracking.