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Critics Cheer Possible Google Antitrust Probe
The American Consumer Institute and Consumer Watchdog, a frequent Google critic, also applauded a potential antitrust probe of Google. "The time for an antitrust probe is long past due, and I'm optimistic the FTC investigation will lead to necessary remedies that will ensure competition in the market," Consumer Watchdog's John Simpson said.
Continue reading...Google claims it doesn’t understand what Do Not Track means
Monday, May 23, 2011
I’ve just seen what has to be the lamest excuse ever to come out of the Googleplex. Apparently Google hasn’t implemented a Do Not Track mechanism on its Chrome browser, because, according to one of the Internet Giant’s top privacy lawyers, Keith Enright, the geeks in Mountain View “need more granularity and a more reasonable […]
Continue reading...Growing Privacy Scrutiny of Mobile Could Lead to Legislation This Year
Monday, May 23, 2011
“The message for mobile companies is that they’ve got to get up-to-speed with privacy best practices and act responsibly,” said John M. Simpson, Washington-based director of nonprofit Consumer Watchdog’s privacy project. “If they don’t, there is going to be really strong regulation really quickly,” he said.
Continue reading...Google Says It Is Combating Illegal Ads
Friday, May 20, 2011
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 20 (UPI) — U.S. technology giant Google Inc. said it is taking a proactive stance against illegal advertising, the subject of a U.S. Justice Department probe. “Google has a natural long-term financial incentive to make sure that the advertisements we serve are trustworthy,” said company spokeswoman Diana Adair, The Washington Post […]
Continue reading...FCC Announces a Public Forum on Smartphone Location Tracking Systems
Thursday, May 19, 2011
John Simpson, spokesman for Consumer Watchdog, notes that the FCC is continuing an investigation into Google's past practice of sending fleets of specially equipped vehicles criss-crossing city streets in 30-plus nations to take photos for its mapping service -- and to collect data from Wi-Fi systems in homes and businesses.
Continue reading...Is Google Profiting From Illegal Ads?
Thursday, May 19, 2011
The nonprofit group Consumer Watchdog released a report this year tracking ads on Google’s site that preyed on consumers looking for mortgage modifications. The report called Google “a prominent beneficiary of the national home loan and foreclosure crisis of the past two years.”
Continue reading...Consumer Groups Welcome ‘Do Not Track’ Privacy Push
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Jamie Court of Consumer Watchdog noted that Mozilla, Microsoft and Apple are incorporating a mechanism into their Web browsers to send a "Do Not Track" message but there is currently no legal requirement that a website honor the request.
Continue reading...Do-Not-Track-Online One Step Closer To Being National Right
Monday, May 9, 2011
A poll by Consumer Watchdog found that 90 percent of Americans want legislation to protect their online privacy, and 80 percent support a Do Not Track mechanism. Another 86 percent want a single-click button on their browsers that makes them anonymous when they search online.
Continue reading...Internet Privacy Bills Are Planned
Saturday, May 7, 2011
The bills announced Friday give new impetus to allowing consumers to request they not be tracked, said John Simpson of Consumer Watchdog. "Demand for 'do not track' protection is swelling, and that makes sense," he said. "This is an idea whose time has come, and I believe people will finally get the protection they are demanding."
Continue reading...Online Privacy Concerns Fuel Drive For ‘Do-Not-Track’ Legislation
Friday, May 6, 2011
"Demand for do-not-track protection is swelling and that makes sense," said John Simpson, spokesman for the group Consumer Watchdog. "This is an idea whose time has come, and I believe people will finally get the protection they are demanding. Senator Rockefeller should be commended for pushing the issue."
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
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