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Google’s Economic Report Is Self-Serving Hype, Consumer Watchdog Says
“This is what every big corporation does when they are under fire,” said John M. Simpson, consumer advocate with the nonpartisan, nonprofit group. “They divert attention from their wrongdoing and spin a story about their contributions.”
Continue reading...Straus Seeks State Probe Into Google Data Capture
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
The data collection could extend to about 30 countries, said John M. Simpson, a consumer advocate with Consumer Watchdog, a nonprofit group that has called on the Federal Trade Commission to probe Google's actions. Simpson said he has not heard of any state attorneys general taking up the matter yet, but a response by states is likely as people become more aware of the implications. He said there is mounting outrage against the company.
Continue reading...Google needs to come clean on WiSpy
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
As the WiSpy scandal unfolded last week CEO Eric Schmidt, speaking in England, tried to calm the furor by claiming "no harm, no foul." This week it's clear that despite the fondest hopes of those in the Googleplex, the firestorm won't go away.
Continue reading...Google Saves, Secures Wi-Fi Snooping Data
Monday, May 24, 2010
Several European countries' data privacy authorities have launched investigations into Google's actions. In the U.S., the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been asked to investigate Google by the consumer group Consumer Watchdog.
Continue reading...Google shows the way on search engine encryption; others must follow
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Google has announced that it is now offering privacy-friendly SSL encryption on its search engine, becoming the first major company to offer the protection. The company deserves credit and others who want to do more than pay lip service to privacy should immediately follow Google's lead.
Continue reading...FTC OKs Google-AdMob Deal Despite Concerns
Saturday, May 22, 2010
John Simpson of Consumer Watchdog said the deal will undermine competition, and could result in higher prices for advertisers and consumers.
Continue reading...FTC Clears Google Purchase of Mobile Ad Service
Friday, May 21, 2010
"How this possibly can be construed as promoting competition is incomprehensible," said John Simpson of Consumer Watchdog, a strident Google critic. "What it demonstrates is Google's clout in Washington."
Continue reading...FTC Approves Google’s AdMob Buy
Friday, May 21, 2010
“We’re very disappointed, we think it’s still pretty clear that these two combined are an unstoppable juggernaut,” said John Simpson, Consumer Watchdog spokesman on Friday. "There’s also an arguable case that Apple’s activities need to be investigated right now with what they’re planning to do with Quattro and perhaps shutting people out of the iPhone platform."
Continue reading...Dear Google: Harm or Not, You Fouled Up on Privacy
Friday, May 21, 2010
In addition to the letter from the two U.S. legislators about the Street View data collection, the advocacy group Consumer Watchdog has sent a letter to the FTC asking it to investigate Google's practices. The group also launched a site called Inside Google (http://insidegoogle.com/) to call attention to what it believes are the company's failings in various areas, including privacy. As the growing furor over Facebook and its approach to privacy has shown, concern is mounting about social networks and Web companies, what kinds of data they're collecting, and how they're using the information. Google continues to downplay the importance of what was a serious breach of personal privacy.
Continue reading...Google Hit with Class-Action Lawsuit Over WiFi Snooping
Friday, May 21, 2010
Google faces other legal actions over the Street View snafu. German prosecutors, for example, have launched a criminal investigation into Google's actions, while in the US, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been asked to investigate Google by the consumer group Consumer Watchdog.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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