Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Google Announces End Of Privacy Settings


Google Announces Privacy Settings Change Across Products; Users Can’t Opt Out -- Washington Post

Google said Tuesday it will require users to allow the company to follow their activities across e-mail, search, YouTube and other services, a radical shift in strategy that is expected to invite greater scrutiny of its privacy and competitive practices.

The information will enable Google to develop a fuller picture of how people use its growing empire of Web sites. Consumers will have no choice but to accept the changes.

The policy will take effect March 1 and will also impact Android mobile phone users, who are required to log in to Google accounts when they activate their phones.

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My Comment: So much for our privacy.

1 comment:

Mark said...

Huge mistake... Now expect a shift away from android and other google powered devices and services..