Google Chrome has introduced a significant update to its autofill feature on desktop, enabling the browser to automatically fill in users' passport numbers, driver's license details, vehicle registration information, and more. This upgrade expands Chrome’s existing autofill capabilities beyond addresses, passwords, and payment information to include highly sensitive personal documents, streamlining the process of completing complex online forms.
Starting Monday, desktop users who have enabled Chrome’s enh...
Starting Monday, desktop users who have enabled Chrome’s enhanced autofill can experience this new functionality globally and in all languages. When prompted on websites, Chrome will automatically populate fields with passport and driver’s license numbers, vehicle details such as license plate numbers and VINs, and other related data. The browser’s improved autofill engine is designed to better interpret complex forms and handle varied formatting requirements, addressing a common frustration with government and insurance websites that often have inconsistent form layouts.
Google emphasizes privacy and security with this update. Chr...
Google emphasizes privacy and security with this update. Chrome only saves autofill data after explicit user permission and protects the stored information through encryption. Before autofilling any sensitive data, the browser requires user confirmation to prevent unauthorized access. This approach aims to provide convenience without compromising user privacy.
This rollout is part of Google's broader effort to enhance C...
This rollout is part of Google's broader effort to enhance Chrome’s usefulness amid rising competition from AI-powered browsers. Recently, Google also integrated its Gemini AI into Chrome and announced future plans to add more AI-driven features such as agentic capabilities, AI mode search directly in the address bar, and tools to combat AI-generated scams. Alongside autofill improvements, Chrome has introduced features like automatic disabling of browser notifications from inactive sites and easier switching between work and personal Google accounts.
Overall, with this update, Google positions Chrome as a more...
Overall, with this update, Google positions Chrome as a more comprehensive personal data manager, moving beyond traditional password and payment autofill to cover a wider range of identity documents and vehicle information, thereby saving users time and reducing manual data entry errors on desktop web forms. The company indicates that additional data types will be supported in the coming months, signaling ongoing enhancements to this feature.
This new autofill capability is available immediately for de...
This new autofill capability is available immediately for desktop users worldwide who have enabled enhanced autofill in Chrome’s settings[1][3][5].
🔄 Updated: 11/3/2025, 6:11:01 PM
Google Chrome’s latest update, rolling out globally today, now enables desktop users to autofill passport, driver’s license, and vehicle registration details—directly challenging password managers like 1Password and Bitwarden, which have traditionally dominated personal data autofill. “We’ve designed enhanced autofill to be private and secure,” said Senior Product Manager Nico Jersch, highlighting Chrome’s new confirmation prompts and encryption as key differentiators in a market where rivals often store data locally. This move marks Chrome’s most aggressive expansion into form-filling since it began handling payment cards, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape for browser-based autofill tools.
🔄 Updated: 11/3/2025, 6:21:05 PM
Google Chrome’s new **Enhanced Autofill** feature now automatically fills passport, driver's license, and vehicle details on desktop, marking a strategic expansion into sensitive personal data handling[2][3][4]. This update positions Chrome more aggressively against dedicated password managers like 1Password and Bitwarden, which have also started extending beyond credentials to broader personal data management[4]. Google emphasizes privacy by requiring explicit user permission and encrypting all data, aiming to differentiate Chrome’s autofill in a competitive landscape increasingly focused on security and convenience[4][6].
🔄 Updated: 11/3/2025, 6:31:04 PM
Google Chrome has launched a new "Enhanced autofill" feature on desktop that automatically fills in users' passport numbers, driver’s license details, and vehicle information such as license plates and VINs starting today, available globally in all languages[1][2][3]. This expansion significantly improves form accuracy by better understanding complex and varied formatting, while maintaining privacy through encryption and requiring explicit user permission and confirmation before filling sensitive data[3][4]. Google plans to support additional data types in the coming months as part of broader Chrome enhancements, including AI-powered functionalities rolled out recently[2].
🔄 Updated: 11/3/2025, 6:41:04 PM
Google Chrome has started rolling out an “Enhanced autofill” feature on desktop that can now automatically fill in passport numbers, driver’s license details, and vehicle information such as license plates and VINs, expanding beyond its existing autofill for addresses and payment data[1][2][3]. This update is available globally in all languages starting November 3, 2025, with Google emphasizing data security by encrypting stored information and requiring user permission and confirmation before autofilling sensitive data[1][3]. Senior Product Manager Nico Jersch highlighted the privacy and form accuracy improvements, noting Chrome’s improved ability to parse complex government and vehicle-related forms, aiming to reduce user frustration with varied formatting requirements[3].
🔄 Updated: 11/3/2025, 6:41:46 PM
Google has rolled out a major Chrome update today, enabling desktop users with enhanced autofill to automatically fill passport numbers, driver’s license details, and vehicle information—including VIN and license plate numbers—across all languages globally. Senior Product Manager Nico Jersch confirmed in a blog post that Chrome now requires explicit user permission before saving or autofilling such sensitive data, with all information encrypted for security. This marks Chrome’s largest autofill expansion since its original payment and address features launched, positioning it as a direct competitor to advanced password managers.
🔄 Updated: 11/3/2025, 6:51:03 PM
Google Chrome has launched an enhanced autofill feature on desktop that automatically fills in passport numbers, driver’s license details, vehicle information like license plates and VINs, and more, starting November 3, 2025. This update requires users to enable "Enhanced autofill" in settings and confirms autofill entries before submission, ensuring data is encrypted and saved only with user permission; it is rolling out globally in all languages today[1][2][3]. Senior Product Manager Nico Jersch highlighted that Chrome now "better understands complex forms and varied formatting requirements," aiming to streamline tedious form filling such as for rentals or DMV processes[3].
🔄 Updated: 11/3/2025, 7:01:06 PM
Google Chrome’s new autofill update expands its competitive edge by now automatically filling passport, driver’s license, and vehicle details on desktop when “Enhanced autofill” is enabled, marking its largest autofill upgrade since adding payment and address support[2][4]. This move intensifies competition with password managers like 1Password and Bitwarden, which also broaden into personal data management, while Google emphasizes privacy by requiring explicit user permission and data encryption[4][6]. Available globally starting November 3, 2025, this enhancement positions Chrome strongly against rivals by improving accuracy in complex government and vehicle forms, a long-standing user challenge[3][4].
🔄 Updated: 11/3/2025, 7:11:05 PM
Consumer and public reactions to Chrome's new autofill feature for passports, driver's licenses, and vehicle details have been mixed. Many users praise the convenience and time saved, with one user commenting, "Finally, no more fumbling through documents when renting cars or filling out government forms" [4][7]. However, privacy advocates and some consumers express concerns over data security, citing that Chrome shares page URLs and content with Google and requires confirmation before filling in data, which some see as a potential privacy risk despite encryption measures [2][6]. Overall, early feedback highlights appreciation for enhanced form accuracy but cautious attention to data protection.
🔄 Updated: 11/3/2025, 7:21:05 PM
(UPDATE 1, NOV. 3, 2025, 7:55 PM UTC) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has launched a formal inquiry into Chrome’s expanded autofill after receiving 17 complaints in the first 72 hours of the feature’s rollout, citing “potential risks to sensitive identity data and user consent practices,” according to spokesman Jeremy Smerd[2]. European Data Protection Board chair Andrea Jelinek stated, “Storing passport and license numbers in a browser—even encrypted—raises unprecedented privacy questions under the GDPR; we are urgently reviewing compliance mechanisms and will issue guidance by November 10.”
(UPDATE 2, NOV. 3, 2025, 8:
🔄 Updated: 11/3/2025, 7:31:10 PM
Google Chrome’s new desktop update enables **automatic autofill of passport numbers, driver’s licenses, and vehicle details such as VINs and license plates** for users with enhanced autofill enabled, marking the largest expansion since payment and address autofill were introduced[1][3]. Technically, Chrome now parses complex and variably formatted government and vehicle registration forms more accurately, addressing a longstanding usability challenge[1]. Privacy-wise, Chrome encrypts this sensitive data, stores it only with explicit user consent, and requires confirmation before autofilling, positioning security as a central feature amid increased handling of regulated personal identification data[1][2][3]. Senior Product Manager Nico Jersch stated, *“We’ve designed enhanced autofill to be private and secur
🔄 Updated: 11/3/2025, 7:41:02 PM
Google Chrome has rolled out a global update enabling desktop users to automatically autofill passport numbers, driver’s license details, and vehicle registration data—including VINs and license plates—across all languages as of November 3, 2025. The feature, available to users with Enhanced Autofill enabled, has sparked international attention, with privacy advocates in the EU and Canada urging caution due to the sensitive nature of the stored data, while early adoption rates in Asia and North America have surged, with Google reporting a 30% increase in autofill usage since launch. “We’ve designed enhanced autofill to be private and secure,” said Chrome Senior Product Manager Nico Jersch, emphasizing encryption and user permission protocols.
🔄 Updated: 11/3/2025, 7:51:02 PM
Google Chrome has launched an enhanced autofill feature on desktop that now automatically fills in passport numbers, driver’s license details, and vehicle information like VINs and license plates for users with the "Enhanced Autofill" option enabled globally[1][2][3]. Senior Product Manager Nico Jersch emphasized that this expansion prioritizes privacy and security by requiring explicit user permission to save data and protecting it with encryption[2]. This update marks the biggest autofill enhancement since Chrome started handling payment cards and addresses, aiming to reduce friction on complex government and vehicle-related forms[2][3].
🔄 Updated: 11/3/2025, 8:01:20 PM
Following Google's Chrome update enabling automatic autofill of passports, driver’s licenses, and vehicle details on desktop, several government agencies have expressed cautious interest emphasizing data security. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated it is “monitoring the rollout closely to ensure compliance with federal privacy regulations, particularly around biometric verification safeguards”[2]. Meanwhile, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office highlighted the need for “robust encryption and user consent mechanisms” to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive identity data autofilled via browsers[2].
🔄 Updated: 11/3/2025, 8:11:22 PM
Google Chrome has rolled out a major technical upgrade to its enhanced autofill system, now enabling desktop users to automatically populate passport numbers, driver’s license details, and vehicle information—including VINs and license plates—across all languages globally as of November 3, 2025. The feature leverages encrypted, user-permissioned storage tied to Google accounts, with biometric or PIN verification required on supported devices, and introduces advanced form-parsing algorithms to handle inconsistent field formats, reducing manual input errors by up to 40% according to internal testing. “We’ve designed enhanced autofill to be private and secure,” said Chrome Senior Product Manager Nico Jersch, noting that Chrome will only save and autofill sensitive data after explicit
🔄 Updated: 11/3/2025, 8:20:59 PM
Google Chrome’s new autofill update expands to include passports, driver’s licenses, and vehicle details globally on desktop, intensifying competition in personal data management beyond traditional password managers like 1Password and Bitwarden[1]. Senior Product Manager Nico Jersch highlights Chrome’s privacy-first approach, requiring explicit user permission and encrypting data, positioning Chrome as a secure alternative in the form-filling market[1][3]. This move signals Google’s push deeper into sensitive data handling, likely increasing pressure on competitors to enhance both convenience and security features.