Google Chrome has introduced a significant update to its autofill feature, enabling seamless filling of sensitive documents like passports, driver’s licenses, and vehicle registrations. This enhancement aims to streamline online forms, saving users time and effort while maintaining security standards.

Available immediately for desktop users with autofill enabled, this update leverages advanced form interpretation to accurately populate complex and varied formats across websites. Experts highlight that such features, when properly secured, can greatly improve user experience without compromising privacy.

Google emphasizes that these new autofill options are designed with user privacy as a priority. Sensitive data is only stored after explicit user permission, and encryption ensures that stored information remains unreadable without authorization. Before autofilling, Chrome prompts users for confirmation, keeping control firmly in their hands.

While these improvements bolster convenience, cybersecurity professionals advise caution. Autofill-related exploits, such as malware targeting stored data, still pose risks. Experts recommend using robust antivirus solutions, enabling two-factor authentication, and regularly reviewing browser extensions to prevent unauthorized access.

As Google continues rolling out these features worldwide, users should keep their Chrome app updated. Future updates are expected to include AI-driven tools for password management, scam detection, and smarter form assistance, further enhancing browsing safety and efficiency.

David Nield

Dave is a freelance tech journalist with over 20 years covering gadgets, apps, and the web. From Stockport, England, he covers news, features, and reviews for TechRadar, focusing on phones, tablets, and wearables. He ensures top weekend breaking news and has bylines at Gizmodo, T3, PopSci, and others. He edited PC Explorer and The Hardware Handbook for years. Read me on x.com or linkedin.